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Max Verstappen says the bumps at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix are hurting Red Bull after he could only qualify fourth for the Sprint. Interlagos has been resurfaced since Formula 1 last raced in Brazil…
Max Verstappen expressed his concerns about the bumpy track at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, stating that it is hurting Red Bull’s performance. The resurfaced Interlagos track offered improved grip but also created a very bumpy ride for the drivers. Verstappen acknowledged that the bumps were causing the car to lose pace and jump around, impacting his lap times. He admitted the challenges Red Bull faced in Sprint qualifying and is uncertain about their performance in the race. Lando Norris, Verstappen’s title rival, remains focused on his own performance and is not bothered by Verstappen’s qualifying position. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez encountered balance issues as track temperatures dropped during Sprint qualifying, affecting his performance. Perez expressed disappointment in not being able to optimize the car’s setup for the changing conditions and is looking ahead to the next qualifying session.
