{"id":2018289,"date":"2026-06-29T08:43:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T05:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2018289"},"modified":"2026-06-29T08:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T05:43:12","slug":"max-verstappen-mocks-george-russell-with-cheeky-yellow-flag-radio-joke-in-f1-austrian-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2018289","title":{"rendered":"Max Verstappen mocks George Russell with cheeky yellow flag radio joke in F1 Austrian GP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Max Verstappen mocks George Russell with cheeky yellow flag radio joke in F1 Austrian GP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen couldn&#8217;t resist a cheeky joke over team radio during the Austrian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-06-29T09:43:12+01:00\">29 Jun 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen&#8217;s joke was not picked up by the TV broadcast<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen joked with his Formula 1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase that a yellow flag meant he could push \u201cflat-out\u201d during the Austrian Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Four-time world champion Verstappen\u2019s quip over team radio was a reference to Mercedes rival George Russell\u2019s pole position lap in a dramatic qualifying on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell controversially snatched pole with a last-gasp improvement in a thrilling conclusion to Q3 in Austria, despite passing yellow flags for a heavy crash for Verstappen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Red Bull&#8217;s upgrades helped Verstappen take second<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A single yellow was initially shown before it was upgraded to double yellows, at which point Russell had already gone through.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes and Russell were able to prove through data traces that the Briton lifted 100 metres early as he approached the scene of Verstappen\u2019s Turn 9 incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But Verstappen couldn\u2019t help but throw light at the situation during Sunday\u2019s grand prix in an untelevised radio exchange.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0dd4a1a48a20dc038241e21dd1635ba5da3586c12688345fc362390689c7b7ce\">  Isack Hadjar enjoys first proper fight with F1&#8217;s &#8220;big boys&#8221;   Revealed: Who initiated Max Verstappen\u2019s shock McLaren F1 talks <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Carlos Sainz caused yellow flags and a virtual safety car period when his Williams broke down on the start-finish straight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase was quick to warn Verstappen of the incident, informing his driver: \u201cYellow [at] Turn 10, double yellows across the start\/finish line. Yellow here and double yellows.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a quick-witted response, Verstappen said: \u201cThat means flat-out, right? Past the car?\u201d, before quickly clarifying: \u201cI\u2019m joking.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c564b064f5034e285ab513919f48e48b51ed782d4a996a0128a2e17d9459a7cd\">  F1 2026 British Grand Prix: How to watch for free in the UK   Bernie Ecclestone reveals the driver he would sign \u201cat whatever cost\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Verstappen charged from fifth on the grid to claim second place in Sunday\u2019s race to secure Red Bull\u2019s best result of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen celebrates Red Bull&#8217;s best result of 2026 on the podium<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Dutchman had an 11-second deficit after his final pit stop but made short work of catching Russell, though he ultimately fell 1.6 seconds short of the win at the chequered flag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asked if Red Bull should have pitted first to undercut Russell, Verstappen told Sky Sports F1: &#8220;In hindsight, it&#8217;s easier to say that but we will look back at it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was still going to be a long stint on the tyres, but at the same time, my degradation was a bit better than George, so I&#8217;m pretty confident I could have kept him behind.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s still a very good result after quite some tough times, lately being better, now for the first time fighting for a win. 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen couldn&#8217;t resist a cheeky joke over team radio during the Austrian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen joked with his Formula 1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase that a yellow flag meant he could push \u201cflat-out\u201d during the Austrian Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Four-time world champion Verstappen\u2019s quip over team radio was a reference to Mercedes rival George Russell\u2019s pole position lap in a dramatic qualifying on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell controversially snatched pole with a last-gasp improvement in a thrilling conclusion to Q3 in Austria, despite passing yellow flags for a heavy crash for Verstappen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 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\/><figcaption>\n<div>Red Bull&#8217;s upgrades helped Verstappen take second<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A single yellow was initially shown before it was upgraded to double yellows, at which point Russell had already gone through.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes and Russell were able to prove through data traces that the Briton lifted 100 metres early as he approached the scene of Verstappen\u2019s Turn 9 incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But Verstappen couldn\u2019t help but throw light at the situation during Sunday\u2019s grand prix in an untelevised radio exchange.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0dd4a1a48a20dc038241e21dd1635ba5da3586c12688345fc362390689c7b7ce\">  Isack Hadjar enjoys first proper fight with F1&#8217;s &#8220;big boys&#8221;   Revealed: Who initiated Max Verstappen\u2019s shock McLaren F1 talks <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Carlos Sainz caused yellow flags and a virtual safety car period when his Williams broke down on the start-finish straight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase was quick to warn Verstappen of the incident, informing his driver: \u201cYellow [at] Turn 10, double yellows across the start\/finish line. Yellow here and double yellows.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a quick-witted response, Verstappen said: \u201cThat means flat-out, right? Past the car?\u201d, before quickly clarifying: \u201cI\u2019m joking.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c564b064f5034e285ab513919f48e48b51ed782d4a996a0128a2e17d9459a7cd\">  F1 2026 British Grand Prix: How to watch for free in the UK   Bernie Ecclestone reveals the driver he would sign \u201cat whatever cost\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Verstappen charged from fifth on the grid to claim second place in Sunday\u2019s race to secure Red Bull\u2019s best result of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen celebrates Red Bull&#8217;s best result of 2026 on the podium<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Dutchman had an 11-second deficit after his final pit stop but made short work of catching Russell, though he ultimately fell 1.6 seconds short of the win at the chequered flag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asked if Red Bull should have pitted first to undercut Russell, Verstappen told Sky Sports F1: &#8220;In hindsight, it&#8217;s easier to say that but we will look back at it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was still going to be a long stint on the tyres, but at the same time, my degradation was a bit better than George, so I&#8217;m pretty confident I could have kept him behind.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s still a very good result after quite some tough times, lately being better, now for the first time fighting for a win. That&#8217;s a good step.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Max Verstappen joked with his Formula 1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase that a yellow flag meant he could push \u201cflat-out\u201d during the Austrian Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Four-time world champion Verstappen\u2019s quip over team radio was a reference to Mercedes rival George Russell\u2019s pole position lap in a dramatic qualifying on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell controversially snatched pole with a last-gasp improvement in a thrilling conclusion to Q3 in Austria, despite passing yellow flags for a heavy crash for Verstappen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421546_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Red Bull&#8217;s upgrades helped Verstappen take second<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A single yellow was initially shown before it was upgraded to double yellows, at which point Russell had already gone through.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes and Russell were able to prove through data traces that the Briton lifted 100 metres early as he approached the scene of Verstappen\u2019s Turn 9 incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But Verstappen couldn\u2019t help but throw light at the situation during Sunday\u2019s grand prix in an untelevised radio exchange.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0dd4a1a48a20dc038241e21dd1635ba5da3586c12688345fc362390689c7b7ce\">  Isack Hadjar enjoys first proper fight with F1&#8217;s &#8220;big boys&#8221;   Revealed: Who initiated Max Verstappen\u2019s shock McLaren F1 talks <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Carlos Sainz caused yellow flags and a virtual safety car period when his Williams broke down on the start-finish straight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lambiase was quick to warn Verstappen of the incident, informing his driver: \u201cYellow [at] Turn 10, double yellows across the start\/finish line. Yellow here and double yellows.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a quick-witted response, Verstappen said: \u201cThat means flat-out, right? Past the car?\u201d, before quickly clarifying: \u201cI\u2019m joking.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c564b064f5034e285ab513919f48e48b51ed782d4a996a0128a2e17d9459a7cd\">  F1 2026 British Grand Prix: How to watch for free in the UK   Bernie Ecclestone reveals the driver he would sign \u201cat whatever cost\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Verstappen charged from fifth on the grid to claim second place in Sunday\u2019s race to secure Red Bull\u2019s best result of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/si202606280791.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Verstappen celebrates Red Bull&#8217;s best result of 2026 on the podium<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Dutchman had an 11-second deficit after his final pit stop but made short work of catching Russell, though he ultimately fell 1.6 seconds short of the win at the chequered flag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asked if Red Bull should have pitted first to undercut Russell, Verstappen told Sky Sports F1: &#8220;In hindsight, it&#8217;s easier to say that but we will look back at it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was still going to be a long stint on the tyres, but at the same time, my degradation was a bit better than George, so I&#8217;m pretty confident I could have kept him behind.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s still a very good result after quite some tough times, lately being better, now for the first time fighting for a win. That&#8217;s a good step.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1099913\/1\/max-verstappen-mocks-george-russell-cheeky-yellow-flag-radio-joke-f1-austrian-gp&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421397_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Max Verstappen mocks George Russell with cheeky yellow flag radio joke in F1 Austrian GP Max Verstappen couldn&#8217;t resist a cheeky joke over team radio during the Austrian Grand Prix. 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