P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen rates Red Bull’s Italian GP chances after tight practice
“Max Verstappen is more optimistic about Red Bull’s chances at the Italian Grand Prix following a ‘decent’ Friday practice, where he finished fourth in first practice and sixth in the second session.
Despite experiencing a lack of grip throughout the day, Verstappen was encouraged by his initial feeling in the Red Bull and expressed satisfaction with the car’s performance compared to the previous year’s struggles at Monza.
Sky Sports F1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes it would be premature to rule out Verstappen’s chances this weekend, emphasizing his resilience and competitive spirit.
Verstappen’s teammate Yuki Tsunoda also showed improvement, finishing ninth in the second practice, prompting positive remarks from pundits about his progress and potential at Red Bull.
Overall, both Verstappen and Tsunoda had promising performances on Friday, setting the stage for an exciting weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.”
