P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen must endure numerous “bogey” tracks for Red Bull over the coming rounds of the F1 season.
Jolyon Palmer has warned Max Verstappen about facing challenging tracks for Red Bull after the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Palmer believes Zandvoort will be Verstappen’s best chance for a good result in the upcoming races. Despite not expecting Verstappen to challenge the McLarens of Norris and Piastri, Palmer predicts Verstappen will be aiming for his first podium since the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen has a strong track record at home, with three wins and a second place since Zandvoort’s return to Formula 1.
Palmer acknowledges that Red Bull struggles with low-speed corners, which will be prominent in upcoming races like Monza, Singapore, and Baku. Verstappen is trailing Piastri by 97 points in the drivers’ championship and is unlikely to defend his title this year. While the RB21 car excels in high-speed corners, Zandvoort’s mix of faster and more technical sections could work in Red Bull’s favor.
With strong home support, Verstappen is expected to be competitive for a podium finish at Zandvoort, but Palmer doubts he will outperform the McLarens in this race.
