Verstappen returns to F1 car three days after Nordschleife test
Summary
Max Verstappen is back in a Red Bull car at Silverstone three days after his Nordschleife run, as the team uses a 200 km filming day to test new parts ahead of next week’s Miami Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is back in a Red Bull car at Silverstone three days after his Nordschleife run, as the team uses a filming day – limited to 200 km – to test new parts ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
Why it matters:
- Verstappen’s rapid return lets Red Bull keep development momentum before the Miami swing.
- The filming day provides a low‑pressure run to validate aero updates and tyre performance for the upcoming overseas race.
- Data will shape the RB22 set‑up for Miami’s high‑speed street circuit, where early points matter for the title chase.
- Testing in a controlled environment reduces the risk of part failures during race weekends.
The details:
- Red Bull: Only Verstappen drove; Isack Hadjar sat out after a Suzuka tyre test.
- Mileage limit: Teams may log up to 200 km in a filming day (FIA rule).
- Other teams: Haas ran a morning session; Williams and Carlos Sainz tested a day earlier.
- Ferrari: Leclerc ran in Monza morning, Hamilton in the afternoon, testing new SF‑26 components.
- Purpose: Sessions check parts, aero tweaks and tyre maps before the next race weekend.
- Filming‑day programme: Allows data collection without affecting official practice or qualifying slots.
What's next:
- Miami GP (May 5‑7) is the first race after the break; Red Bull will use the filming‑day data to fine‑tune the RB22.
- Ferrari and rivals will continue part‑testing at upcoming European circuits, keeping development tight.
- Verstappen’s pace on limited mileage will be an early gauge of Red Bull’s championship readiness.
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