Max Verstappen has generated discussion after his performance during the qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, where he noted that Red Bull had not followed his feedback on the vehicle setup. The current world champion explained that he decided to adapt to the direction his team had chosen, partly to demonstrate that it was not the best option.
The Dutch driver commented: “Sometimes, you have to let others feel for themselves that the decisions are not working. I have mentioned it several times, but sometimes it is necessary for them to experience it firsthand.” This stance reveals Verstappen’s attempt to keep the team alert and in constant improvement.
The team principal, Laurent Mekies, clarified that these dynamics are part of Red Bull’s culture, a way to learn to evolve. Looking ahead to the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix, Verstappen assured that the situation had been analyzed and that the lesson to learn for the upcoming races had become clear.
In a press conference with Dutch media, Verstappen emphasized his willingness to keep everyone at the highest level: “I was not satisfied with the qualifying session because it was not working well, and that is why I expressed my frank opinion.” Furthermore, he clarified that despite his public comment, the team usually follows his recommendations effectively.
Despite these criticisms, Verstappen looked to the future. He admitted that expectations for Monaco are low, emphasizing that Red Bull is still not fast enough to win, and indicated that a lot of work will be needed for this to change. He also commented that Ferrari would arrive as the favorite, especially considering their performance in the slow corners.
Finally, Verstappen concluded that the new generations of vehicles can offer an improved view from the cockpit, but the opportunity for overtaking will remain limited due to the size of the vehicles and track conditions.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
