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Verstappen: Red Bull’s Singapore struggles "way worse than expected"
Red Bull, despite their dominance in the 2023 season, struggled during Friday’s practice in Singapore, with Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen finishing in seventh and eighth place in FP2. Both drivers complained about the balance of their cars and were around seven-tenths slower than Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Verstappen admitted that the team’s struggles were unexpected and they were unable to find the right car setup. He expressed concern about the gap between Red Bull and Ferrari, stating that they were worse than expected. Perez also highlighted issues with the rear-end of the car and emphasized the importance of finding the best possible setup for qualifying. Pundit Karun Chandhok noted that both drivers were unhappy with the car’s rear instability, and there will be significant work done overnight in Milton Keynes to address the issues before the final free practice session the following day.
Source: Crash
