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Max Verstappen has questioned the selection of certain, unspecified parts on his Red Bull, having only been able to qualify sixth for the sprint at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen believes his poor sprint qualifying performance at the São Paulo Grand Prix could be attributed to issues with certain parts on his Red Bull, resulting in him setting the sixth-fastest time. The grid will see his F1 rivals, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, starting first and third, putting pressure on the 28-year-old to make up ground. Verstappen expressed disappointment with his car’s lack of responsiveness during practice, particularly with steering and braking, hinting at possible issues with the vehicle that have affected his recent performance. Despite facing a points deficit in the championship, he remains focused on analyzing and improving the car’s performance for the upcoming races. Verstappen remains cautious about his prospects in the unpredictable weather conditions but is determined to address the challenges and close the gap in the standings.
