P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull’s “bold” qualifying gamble backfires at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Red Bull admitted to taking a risky set-up strategy during a challenging qualifying session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen starting in 16th place and Yuki Tsunoda in 19th.
Team principal Laurent Mekies explained that they made bold changes to the car to try to improve their performance, but it backfired, leading to disappointing results.
Verstappen expressed his frustration, stating that he couldn’t find grip or balance during the session, and the car was difficult to control.
The team acknowledged the need to learn from this experience and make improvements moving forward in order to stay competitive in the championship.
