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Max Verstappen has criticised Red Bull for its failure to fix a long-standing problem that has been exposed in Monaco.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen expressed his belief that the team’s long-standing car issues were exposed during the Monaco Grand Prix, leading to a disappointing sixth-place qualifying result. Verstappen described the RB20 struggling on the bumpy Monaco track, hindering performance and causing handling problems akin to a go-kart. Despite trying various adjustments, including softer and stiffer settings, the car was still unable to absorb kerb strikes and bumps effectively. Verstappen acknowledged that the team’s weaknesses have been evident since 2022 and are now being magnified as rivals catch up in performance. Despite the challenges in low-speed corners, Verstappen found comfort in the medium to high-speed sections but emphasized the need to address the car’s handling issues for better performance. Despite the challenging circumstances, Verstappen remained pragmatic, noting teammate Sergio Perez’s results and aiming to optimize his own performance in the upcoming races.
