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Verstappen: Red Bull TD critics ‘can go suck on an egg’
Red Bull had a disappointing showing in Singapore due to weaknesses in their car and poor set-up direction, resulting in Max Verstappen finishing in fifth place. The team dismissed any connection between their performance and the new Technical Directives on flexi-wings and floors. Verstappen, however, bounced back in the Japanese Grand Prix, dominating all three practice sessions and claiming pole position by a comfortable margin. He brushed off speculation about the technical directives affecting their performance and was determined to have a strong weekend. Verstappen delivered a stunning final lap in qualifying, dipping into the 1:28s and securing pole position.
Source: Motorsport Week
