P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen will need Red Bull to perform one of its renowned overnight investigations to help salvage his Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
Max Verstappen urged Red Bull to analyze the “low grip” and imbalance issues he faced in his RB21 during FP1 and FP2 at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite being a four-time F1 drivers’ champion, he finished the two practice sessions in ninth and P14, describing it as a challenging day at the Hungaroring. Red Bull faced scrutiny from the stewards for allegedly sending Verstappen out on track in an unsafe car condition during Friday’s final session. Verstappen’s swift action of throwing a towel out of his car was to prevent a potentially hazardous situation, which led to an official warning but brought little comfort to him. The Dutch driver emphasized the urgent need for Red Bull to address their performance issues overnight, as the low grip and balance problems persisted throughout the day. Moreover, being outperformed by teammate Yuki Tsunoda in FP2 added to Verstappen’s frustrations, prompting a deep dive into the team’s underwhelming Friday performance.
