P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was in a downbeat mood following Dutch Grand Prix practice in front of his home crowd.
Max Verstappen cautioned his Dutch Grand Prix fans about a potential issue with his Red Bull car that could impact his performance at Zandvoort. Despite being sixth and fifth in the Friday sessions, he was significantly slower than Lando Norris in the qualifying simulations. Verstappen, who has had success at Zandvoort in the past, expressed doubts about achieving a similar outcome due to ongoing challenges with his car. He mentioned struggling with the same issues during Friday’s practice and elaborated on the difficulties posed by the track’s layout for his car. Verstappen remains unsure about a significant improvement and anticipates a tough qualifying session ahead.
