The Red Bull Racing driver, Max Verstappen, is not in his best shape as he prepares for the Dutch Grand Prix. With the event marking his home race, Verstappen has expressed that he feels ‘a bit like a flat tire’ and that his energy is lower than usual. Despite this, he assures that his condition will not affect his performance during the race.
The competition at Zandvoort has proven to be complicated for Verstappen, who qualified seventh, more than four-tenths away from poleman Lando Norris. The Dutch driver has commented that the changes made to the car after the sprint did not yield significant improvements.
Verstappen highlights that the circuit exposes some of the fundamental limitations of the vehicle, especially in its balancing. ‘The car’s wobble is a significant problem. It simply isn’t consistent throughout the lap, and this has been a constant throughout the season. There are circuits where this is more noticeable’, he added.
Moreover, the learning curve of the track and surface conditions have contributed to these difficulties. Verstappen notes that multiple adjustments to the car have been tried without success; now, he believes that what limits the team are structural problems of the vehicle that need to be addressed.
In this context, the driver anticipates that seventh place might be his best option in a normal race unless weather conditions change radically. ‘It would be a goodbye to the Dutch Grand Prix that I wouldn’t have wished for, but at the same time I’ve experienced unforgettable moments here’, Verstappen concluded, making it clear that despite the difficulties, he will continue to fight for one last great performance in front of his fans.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
