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Max Verstappen admitted Red Bull “overdid it” with setup changes before FP2 at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, saying the tweaks were “shattering a lot of pace” during Friday’s session.
Max Verstappen recognized that Red Bull’s setup changes before FP2 at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix were too extreme, negatively impacting the pace of the car during Friday’s session. Despite his efforts, he finished 10th while his teammate Yuki Tsunoda finished 11th in practice. Verstappen faced traffic issues, compounded by the balance problem with his car between sessions. He admitted that the team’s adjustments were excessive, hindering his performance on the track. Verstappen expects a better showing in upcoming sessions but acknowledges Ferrari’s strong performance in Monaco, noting they have made significant progress. Despite facing challenges, he remains optimistic about Red Bull’s potential and the team’s ability to close the gap with their competitors.
