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2026 FIA Formula One World Championship
2026 Monaco Grand Prix
Circuit de Monaco
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Sunday, 7 June 2026
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen is expecting another difficult weekend when the F1 season makes its first European stop at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, June 7.
The RB22 has the same issue as its predecessor, the RB21, in that the cars are still struggling to handle the bumps and kerbs on many of the circuits.
That was evident once more at the Canadian Grand Prix, particularly in qualifying as Verstappen and Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar only started sixth and seventh on the grid respectively.
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The Dutchman still managed to finish in P3, his first podium of the season, having missed out on P2 by less than a second to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who overtook him on lap 62.
Verstappen admits the bumpy circuits continue to be an Achilles' heel for the team, but they are working to find solutions as the season progresses.
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"Anywhere that it's bumpy is going to be difficult for us," the four-time former world champion said. "That has to do with the philosophy of our car at the moment, how you set it up to take the bumps versus the amount of downforce.
"It's not quite optimal yet. It was a bit better in Miami, but of course it wasn't so bumpy there. That makes it easier for us to find the right set-up."
Commenting on the challenges that the streets on Monte Carlo will pose, Verstappen added: "Oh yes, that is going to be great. I think I'm going to order a new back!
"If only we knew exactly what was causing it. I do have some ideas, and that's what we're going to work on now."
2026 Canadian Grand Prix results:
Winner: Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes
Second Place: Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari
Third Place: Max Verstappen - Red Bull Racing
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