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Max Verstappen stunned F1 by clinching victory at Monza, but things will not be as simple at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, even for McLaren, cautions Ralf Schumacher.
Ralf Schumacher predicts that the order in Formula 1 will be disrupted at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to the challenging Baku City Circuit conditions, especially the low grip levels affecting all teams, including McLaren.
He expressed concerns for Max Verstappen and Red Bull due to the street track’s bumps and kerbs, a known issue for the team at similar circuits in the past.
Comparing Baku to Monaco but much faster, Schumacher highlighted the narrow stretches and barriers in the old town section, emphasizing the lack of grip on the track.
Despite Red Bull’s recent successes and improvements, Schumacher doubts Verstappen’s chances of consecutive wins in Baku due to the specific challenges posed by the circuit’s features.
He also mentioned Charles Leclerc’s strong qualifying history in Baku and Ferrari’s potential for a competitive performance during the race, adding to the unpredictability for the upcoming Grand Prix.
