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Max Verstappen has said that he does not expect the flexi-wing technical directives that come into effect at this weekend’s F1 Spanish GP to make huge differences in teams’ performance.
Max Verstappen doesn’t anticipate significant changes in teams’ performance due to the new flexi-wing technical directives coming into play at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The Dutch driver had a challenging race in Monaco, where Red Bull struggled to keep up with McLaren and Ferrari.
The introduction of TD108 aims to reduce the flexibility of front wings under heavy load, sparking speculation on its impact on teams’ performances.
Verstappen downplayed the potential effects, stating that it might slightly alter the car’s balance, but not drastically impact performance across teams.
Regarding the upcoming race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Verstappen remains cautious about predicting a repeat of their strong showing at Imola, highlighting the uncertainty in performance comparisons between races.
He also expressed confidence that the new regulations won’t significantly disrupt Red Bull’s setup or performance, emphasizing that a good car’s performance remains key despite changes in wing flexibility.
