Max Verstappen described his Red Bull RB21 as 'all over the place' after a disastrous Chinese Grand Prix weekend. The four-time world champion finished ninth in Saturday's Sprint and qualified eighth for Sunday's race, nearly one second slower than Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who became F1's youngest pole sitter.

Verstappen's struggles came despite Red Bull making wholesale changes to the car's setup between sessions. The Dutch driver said the team 'turned it upside down' but saw no improvement, adding that 'every lap is survival' due to the car's poor balance and inconsistent handling. Team-mate Isack Hadjar also struggled, finishing 15th in the Sprint after contact with Antonelli.

The defending champions face mounting pressure as Verstappen admitted he's 'not enjoying it at all' with the current car. His comments highlight Red Bull's dramatic fall from grace after dominating recent seasons. With the team's performance deteriorating rapidly, questions mount about their ability to compete at the front as the season progresses.