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Verstappen: Red Bull F1 car "enjoyable to drive again" after Singapore struggle
Max Verstappen had a strong start to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, leading both Friday’s free practice sessions. He was ahead of Charles Leclerc from Ferrari and Lando Norris from McLaren. Verstappen’s performance was a rebound from his difficulties in Singapore last week, where he struggled in qualifying and finished fifth. Red Bull dispelled any concerns about their performance at Suzuka, showing good pace and a competitive car. Verstappen acknowledged that Ferrari and McLaren are close competitors this weekend, but he remains focused on optimizing his own performance and fighting for pole position. Sergio Perez, in the second Red Bull, had balance issues in FP1 but is confident that the team has a good understanding of what they need to improve. Despite the challenges, Perez is optimistic about a strong showing in qualifying and the race.
Source: motorsport
