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Max Verstappen says he was unable to qualify better than fourth for the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix because he struggled for tire temperature in wet conditions. Rain arrived during SQ2 at the …
Max Verstappen explained that he qualified fourth for the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix due to struggling with tire temperature in wet conditions. Rain during the session at the Shanghai International Circuit left the track fully wet, and Verstappen faced challenges staying on track and extracting grip from his tires. Despite difficulties in the wet, Verstappen is confident in the Red Bull’s dry performance. He anticipates a tough start to the Sprint due to low grip on the inside line and expresses excitement about the race’s potential dynamics. Carlos Sainz mirrored Verstappen’s tire-related struggles in the wet and emphasized the importance of tire management for the upcoming race conditions. Both drivers are prepared for a challenging yet competitive race.
