Max finishes third with grip problems
Problems with the balance of the car weigh down its classification
He lost the Red Bull touch in this Portuguese Grand Prix. If they were the team to beat in Bahrain and Imola, those of the energy drink have suffered a slight setback in Portimao. Although Verstappen had problems with the balance of the car, he was able to qualify in third position.
Some problems with the balance that Max attributes to the slippery asphalt of Portimao. The circuit was resurfaced last year for Formula 1 and MotoGP races, something that Verstappen ruthlessly criticized at a press conference.
“I have not enjoyed a single lap this weekend on the asphalt. The layout is spectacular, but the grip is not. Not good. I know it is the same for everyone, but personally it is not pleasant to drive. I remember coming here last year for the Grand Prix and I was in my top 3 favorite circuits. But with the asphalt change I no longer enjoy it, “Max harshly criticized at the FIA press conference after qualifying in Portimao.
Verstappen has compared the situation with the one they experienced last year in Istanbul Park. The headquarters of the Turkish GP, which returns to the calendar in 2021 to replace Canada, was also resurfaced for the race in November and caused serious grip problems in the cars, which greatly complicated the existence of the drivers.
“I don’t even want to think about what Turkey will be“said Max.
For the second consecutive race, Verstappen will start on the second row of the grid. In the previous race at Imola he was lucky, as he finished as the winner. This weekend, on a track that can be overtaken, but without strategic variety and without a trace of rain, the young man from the Netherlands will have to figure it out if he wants to beat the Mercedes tomorrow.
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