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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko rued Max Verstappen’s “rare mistake” in qualifying costing him a potential front-row starting spot at Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen endured a disappointing outing as he bemoaned set-up changes triggering accentuated bouncing which saw him slump to an underwhelming sixth place. However, the Dutchman could have still ended up […]
Max Verstappen had a disappointing performance in the qualifying session due to set-up changes causing his car to bounce excessively, leading to a sixth-place finish. A crucial mistake on his first Q3 attempt, straddling the exit kerb at Turn 16, hindered Verstappen from potentially securing a higher grid position. Team principal Marko speculated that without the error, Verstappen could have secured second place. Despite the setback, Marko noted the Red Bull’s improved speed but attributed Verstappen’s error to individual factors rather than ongoing team issues. Red Bull will start the race in fourth and sixth positions at the Baku circuit, where long straights and expected race incidents could offer opportunities for advancement. Sergio Perez expressed optimism about Red Bull’s race pace compared to their qualifying performance and aims to challenge for a podium finish.
