Max Verstappen, driver of Red Bull, is in a complicated situation ahead of his race at the Dutch Grand Prix, revealing that he is experiencing flu-like symptoms. These difficulties add to concerns about the performance of his car, which seems to show limitations on the Zandvoort track.
During a press conference with Dutch media, Verstappen admitted to feeling low on energy, although he assured that this would not affect his performance on track. “I have been better, yes. I feel a bit weak, but once I’m behind the wheel, everything works better,” he commented.
Regarding the performance of his vehicle, Verstappen was critical of the characteristics of the RB22 at Zandvoort, where he qualified in seventh position, over four tenths behind poleman Lando Norris. “We made several changes to the car after the sprint session, but they didn’t have the desired impact,” the driver indicated.
The Zandvoort circuit has highlighted the weaknesses of his car, such as inconsistency in balance during corners. “The car’s balance is the main problem; it’s not consistent throughout the corners. We’ve been facing this all season, but it becomes more evident here,” Verstappen analyzed.
The last Grand Prix in Zandvoort may not be the farewell Verstappen had dreamed of, although he recognizes that the era of the Dutch GP has been very satisfying for him. “It’s certainly the end of an era. Having had the race at home and winning on several occasions is very special,” he recalled.
On the race expectations, the driver believes that under normal circumstances, seventh place is the best he can hope for, especially if there are no surprises like rain. “We’ve been too slow throughout the season, and that’s not going to change suddenly at Zandvoort, but we’ll try to enjoy it once again,” he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
