P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A difficult day at the office for Max Verstappen and Red Bull, leaving it with a lot of work to do overnight at Silverstone.
Max Verstappen expressed disappointment after facing challenges on the opening day of the British Grand Prix, finishing in 5th place during the second practice session. Despite some improvements made during the day, he remained half a second behind the session leader, Lando Norris. Verstappen admitted to struggling with the car’s balance and overall performance, citing difficulties in cornering. He recognized the impact of high-speed gusts affecting the car’s performance but refused to use it as an excuse for his results. Verstappen acknowledged the sensitivity of his car to changing conditions and described the day as difficult overall.
