P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen cannot afford a bad grand prix, but he has raised concerns over Red Bull’s performance in Mexico City.
Max Verstappen expressed concerns about his poor race pace during the opening day of the Mexico City Grand Prix, especially regarding his long runs on Sunday. Despite topping the second session, he struggled with grip and felt like he was driving on ice during his extended runs. This raised worries for the 28-year-old driver ahead of the race. Verstappen highlighted the challenges he faced with his car’s performance on medium and long runs, which was a major concern for the team. Red Bull introduced a new upgrades package for the Mexico City Grand Prix, but issues with grip and tire temperature persisted, leaving them searching for solutions before the race. Verstappen’s feedback marked the first negative comments since the team’s recent floor update and raised questions about the source of their performance problems.
