P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Verstappen’s RB19 declaration will leave F1 rivals worried at Suzuka
The reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, dominated the practice sessions at Suzuka, finishing fastest in both FP1 and FP2. He expressed his satisfaction with the car’s performance and believed they had a strong day overall. Verstappen acknowledged the competitiveness of Ferrari and McLaren but remained confident in his team’s ability to fight for pole position. His happiness in the car is seen as a threat to his rivals, including his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who struggled to match Verstappen’s pace. Perez mentioned that they had improved the car’s balance compared to FP1 and expressed optimism for a strong qualifying session and race performance due to the high tire degradation at the circuit.
Source: Crash
