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Max Verstappen suffered his worst qualifying performance since the Hungarian GP earlier this year, after only claiming fifth on the grid in Mexico City.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko attributed Max Verstappen’s qualifying time loss to Lando Norris in the Mexico City Grand Prix to ride height issues. Verstappen’s lack of grip and unsettled RB21 led to him finishing fifth on the grid. Marko expressed concern about Verstappen’s performance in the middle sector during the race due to significant time losses. Red Bull raised the height of Verstappen’s car for the second sector to address handling issues, aiming for more stability during the race. Marko emphasized that the setup change was made with the race conditions and tire wear in mind, focusing on improving performance when the car is heavier and cornering speeds are lower.
