P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The world champion managed to qualify in second place despite a troubled weekend in Montreal.
Max Verstappen expressed his dissatisfaction with Red Bull’s trackside operations during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, citing multiple issues encountered during the event. Despite a challenging FP2 session due to an ERS problem and limited track time, Verstappen managed to secure second place on the starting grid, equaling George Russell’s pole position time in Q1. Verstappen acknowledged the difficulty of matching Mercedes’ pace and highlighted the need for smoother race weekends without technical difficulties. The driver emphasized the importance of addressing ongoing performance issues with the RB20, particularly in relation to ride and mechanical grip on different track layouts. Verstappen acknowledged the team’s efforts to improve but stressed the necessity of resolving issues to compete at the highest level in future races.
