P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was at a loss to describe why his Red Bull Formula 1 car became “undriveable” during the Austrian Grand Prix, costing him an almost guaranteed win. Having surged to pole position with a four-tenth advantage, Verstappen was cruising in the lead with a nine-second margin over Lando Norris across the opening stint. However, […]
Verstappen started in pole position and was leading comfortably until Norris started closing in due to grip issues and slow pit stops. The collision with Norris led to punctures for both drivers, causing them to lose their chance of winning. Verstappen labeled the race a disaster due to strategy errors and poor pit stops that cost them valuable time. He struggled to explain the sudden drop in performance and was frustrated with the team’s execution during the race. Verstappen emphasized the importance of flawless performance to secure victories in Formula 1.