P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is set to start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from sixth on the grid.
Max Verstappen acknowledged that Red Bull pushed the RB20 car too far in search of performance in Baku, leading to an unpredictable and difficult handling during qualifying. This resulted in him finishing in sixth place and being outpaced by teammate Sergio Perez for the first time this season. Red Bull introduced an upgraded floor in an attempt to regain their front-running performance that has been lacking in recent races. Verstappen lamented that the changes made to the car before qualifying were overdone, causing them to miss the optimal performance window. Despite the challenges, Verstappen remains determined to break his podium drought, starting from a sixth-place grid position in Baku. He admitted to a mistake on his first qualifying run, which prevented him from securing a higher starting position given the car’s difficult handling.
