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Max Verstappen says Red Bull throws away two weekends a season by not developing a low-drag rear wing, after qualifying fifth for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Red Bull has been losing time to its riva…
Max Verstappen expressed his frustration with Red Bull’s decision not to develop a low-drag rear wing and believes it costs them two race weekends per season. Due to the unsuitable rear wing at the high-speed Las Vegas circuit, Red Bull is losing time to rivals on the straights. Verstappen admitted they didn’t prioritize a lower downforce wing due to budget constraints and the upcoming rule changes. He acknowledged the struggles in qualifying and hopes to improve during the race. Verstappen aims to challenge at least one Alpine on Saturday but believes Ferrari and Mercedes will be out of reach. Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate, faced issues with the car during qualifying and struggled to find the right setup.
