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Nico Rosberg does not feel Red Bull and Max Verstappen “understand” what is “going on” at the Italian Grand Prix, whilst warning the 26-year-old his grasp on the drivers’ championship is under threat.
Nico Rosberg expressed doubts regarding Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s understanding of the situation at Monza following Verstappen’s seventh-place qualifying finish for the Italian Grand Prix. Rosberg described the result as “shocking” and emphasized the challenging times for the Milton Keynes team and their star driver. He highlighted Red Bull’s struggle with tire preparation during qualifying as the primary factor hindering their performance in Northern Italy. Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate, qualified in eighth place, with both Red Bull drivers being out-qualified by McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari cars. Rosberg commented that it is unexpected to see Verstappen and Red Bull facing difficulties in comprehending the tire situation and overcoming their performance issues. Additionally, he noted the significant challenge Red Bull faces in maintaining their constructors’ championship lead, especially with McLaren’s strong qualifying performances threatening their position in the standings.
