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Verstappen puzzled by engine braking

Max Verstappen says his F1 engine brakes randomly, 'deciding by itself what to do'.

Nov 3, 2026

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Verstappen puzzled by engine braking

Max Verstappen says his F1 engine brakes randomly, 'deciding by itself what to do'.

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Max Verstappen says his F1 engine brakes randomly, 'deciding by itself what to do'. Max Verstappen can't explain engine braking issues during Mexican Grand Prix, saying the engine 'decides by itself what to do'. Originally reported by RaceFans.

Verstappen puzzled by engine braking

Max Verstappen said he couldn't explain the engine braking problems he reported on his radio during the latter stages of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Engine 'decides by itself what to do'

Verstappen said the engine 'just decides by itself what to do' to be honest, so he doesn't know.

“It just decides by itself what to do”

Hot conditions cause issues

Hot conditions cause issues

Verstappen suspected the problem was linked to the demanding conditions at the track, saying everything is running so hot.

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Max Verstappen can't explain engine braking issues during Mexican Grand Prix, saying the engine 'decides by itself what to do'.

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