P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a typical Max Verstappen radio message as he enjoyed a “normal” Friday.
Max Verstappen tried to downplay the significance of his Red Bull radio message during Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, despite ending up fifth quickest in his RB20. He described the car as “loose in the exits in general” and with “weird understeer mid-corner”. However, Verstappen was just pushing for more from his car, which has been typical for him in Friday practice sessions this year. While he was fastest in some sectors, he struggled due to the car feeling loose at times, which compromised his performance. Verstappen was overall satisfied with the day’s outcome, focused on fine-tuning the car further for improved performance. Meanwhile, his teammate Sergio Perez encountered troubles during the session and faces the challenge of improving his performance to avoid another Q1 exit due to a grid penalty. Perez emphasized the critical nature of qualifying on a track where overtaking is difficult, highlighting its importance for Sunday’s race.
