P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has provided minor hope to his rivals at Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as he cited his practice woes will see him enter the race unprepared. Despite recording four victories from the opening six races, Verstappen lamented balance issues with his Red Bull car across the first two practice sessions at Imola. […]
Despite winning four out of the first six races, Max Verstappen faced balance issues with his Red Bull car during the first two practice sessions at Imola. However, an in-depth analysis of the data overnight and adjustments made after FP3 helped him secure a narrow pole position ahead of the McLaren drivers. With limited overtaking opportunities at Imola, and Red Bull showing strong performance on long runs, Verstappen is the favorite for the race. Despite his pole position, Verstappen expressed concerns about his race pace and remains cautious about his chances of converting the pole into a win. He acknowledged the strong performance of McLaren during the weekend and stressed the importance of learning from the difficulties faced. Verstappen denied claims that setting up the 2024 Red Bull car is more challenging than its predecessor, remaining confident in the car’s overall performance despite the struggles at Imola.
