Max Verstappen has been ordered to pull the plug on his late-night gaming sessions following a disappointing display at the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend.
Verstappen, 26, was up until the early hours on race day in Budapest, competing in virtual races online before stuttering to a fifth-place finish. He has now gone three races without a win for the first time since the 2021 season.
And Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko told Speedweek: ‘It didn’t take long for criticism of Max to arise this weekend.
‘It’s no wonder, given that he spends half the night playing sim racing. We have agreed that he won’t do simulations so late any more.’
Meanwhile, Verstappen is set for a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after exceeding his engine allowance.
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Max Verstappen has been ordered to pull the plug on late-night gaming sessions by Red Bull
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The reigning F1 world champion stayed up late playing sim racing on the day of the Hungarian GP
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is attempting to guide Verstappen to a fourth consecutive world title
