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Max Verstappen was left frustrated with his Red Bull in qualifying for the F1 Qatar GP Sprint, complaining the car was “bouncing around like an idiot”.
Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his Red Bull during qualifying for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint, citing the car bouncing erratically.
He will begin the race in sixth place at the Losail International Circuit, trailing his teammate Yuki Tsunoda for the first time in the same car.
Verstappen voiced his annoyance as the RB21 exhibited bouncing and handling issues, impacting his performance during the qualifying session.
Facing a considerable challenge, he aims to narrow the 24-point gap to championship leader Lando Norris, who starts third.
Verstappen acknowledged the need for changes to address the car’s balance issues ahead of the Sprint Race, anticipating a tough battle to compete effectively.
