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Dr Helmut Marko has explained how set-up changes made between FP1 and FP2 made matters worse for Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance at Imola, stating that they were further off target after FP2 compared to FP1 despite making setup changes. The Milton Keynes outfit had a challenging day at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen showing dissatisfaction with the car’s performance in FP1, finishing in 5th place. The team made setup adjustments for FP2 due to the car looking unsettled and nervous, but the issues persisted, leading to a frustrating session for Verstappen, who finished 7th. Marko explained that the setup changes made for FP2 were a compromise, impacting the car’s race trim, which is unusual for Red Bull. Red Bull’s struggles at Imola follow Lando Norris’ victory in Miami and formidable upgrades by McLaren and Ferrari, making the team’s worst Friday of the year a cause for concern. Despite the challenges faced, Marko believes the team can improve for Saturday’s qualifying session, with the gap in performance not as significant as it may appear.
