P1racenews AI automatic summary:
According to Helmut Marko, all is going to be well for Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi. The Dutchman was not satisfied, but the problem lies only in one corner, the Red Bull advisor judges.
Red Bull Advisor Helmut Marko has identified an area where Sergio Pérez outperforms Max Verstappen during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen had limited running time due to red flag delays caused by crashes involving other drivers. In the final quarter of FP2, Pérez set a faster first sector time compared to Verstappen on the Soft tires. Marko pointed out that Verstappen struggles in the opening part of the lap, particularly in turn one where he lacks grip at the front. Despite Verstappen’s complaints about his car bouncing in the final sector, Marko downplayed it as a major issue. Marko also acknowledged that Charles Leclerc looked fast over a lap and could be a strong rival for Verstappen in qualifying.
