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Max Verstappen highlights his concerns going into the rest of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.
Max Verstappen expressed concerns about his chances of winning the Mexico City Grand Prix despite setting the pace in practice, as he was not completely satisfied with the performance of his improved Red Bull. He complained of “no grip” and compared his RB21’s feeling to “driving on ice” on the medium compound tyre during second practice. While he had an advantage in short runs, he worried about Red Bull’s lack of competitiveness in high-fuel running during FP2. Verstappen highlighted that their struggle during long runs could pose a significant challenge for the race, emphasizing the importance of being fast throughout the race rather than just in qualifying. However, Sky Sports F1 pundit Bernie Collins downplayed Verstappen’s concerns, noting Red Bull’s historical ability to improve their race pace substantially from Friday to Sunday.
