P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and Red Bull were pretty pessimistic after the F1 free practice sessions in Britain, with Lando Norris setting the fastest lap time during FP2.
Red Bull acknowledged its limitations after Friday practice at Silverstone, with Max Verstappen finishing seventh and over seven-tenths off the pace set by Lando Norris in FP2. Despite the significant gap, Red Bull shouldn’t be overly concerned, as the difference was due in part to Verstappen’s suboptimal timing and focus on long runs over fast laps. Norris showcased impressive speed and dominance through slow corners, an area where Red Bull needs to improve. Although Norris seemed faster on long runs initially, Verstappen’s ability to preserve tire life and the potential for improved engine settings offer hope for Red Bull in fending off McLaren’s threat. The upcoming rainfall and the team’s track record of progress between Friday and Saturday sessions further suggest that there’s no reason for Verstappen and Red Bull to panic just yet.
