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Max Verstappen was not happy with Red Bull’s performance during Friday practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
During the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix practice, Max Verstappen highlighted a key moment with McLaren that revealed Red Bull’s challenges. Verstappen finished 7th in FP1 and 5th in FP2, trailing Oscar Piastri by over four-tenths in both sessions. Despite introducing upgrades at Imola, following their defeat by McLaren in Miami, Verstappen expressed disappointment with Red Bull’s performance. Verstappen acknowledged the team’s struggles with confidence and stressed the need for improvements in corner balance for increased speed. Reflecting on being overtaken by McLaren and facing challenges in long runs, Verstappen concluded that it was a tough day for Red Bull compared to their competitors.
