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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Verstappen not "as comfortable" at Suzuka as in previous F1 races
The Suzuka weekend has been unusual with FP2 washed out by drizzle, leading teams to focus on long-run data gathering in FP3. Verstappen was behind Perez in practice, and Leclerc showed strength on medium tyres. Verstappen secured pole position, while Leclerc struggled in qualifying. Verstappen expressed curiosity about Ferrari’s performance but focused on improving his own setup. McLaren looked strong in long runs, and Verstappen was critical of his own performance. Verstappen voiced concerns about Ferrari’s long-run pace but Sainz defended Ferrari’s potential strategy.
