Red Bull driver Max Verstappen believes his performance in Friday free practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, round 18 of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship, was not a disaster.
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While the Suzuka circuit saw rain in Friday’s free practice, which prevented the riders from using slick tires in the first and second sessions.
As for Verstappen, he did not have a good performance by not leading the standings, but he does not think the performance was disastrous, in which the Dutchman could win the Formula 1 world championship for the second time in his career.
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Verstappen said: “I didn’t The performance was disastrous despite the bad weather conditions, at least we could have completed our program ”.
And he continued: “But, in any case, I think it is difficult to know the level of performance we enjoy compared to the other teams, there is not much clarity in this area”.
“I think we got good information, so I’m looking forward to what we can do in the qualifying session, which should be in sunny conditions.”
He continued: “I think we will go back and start from scratch in the third practice, because the circuit will be dry on Saturday morning. But all teams will face these challenges. I don’t think there will be big differences on the grid. “
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