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Max Verstappen does not feel the Canadian Grand Prix will be the best weekend for Red Bull, but contends it will likely be an improvement on Monaco.
Max Verstappen downplayed predictions of a Red Bull resurgence at the Canadian Grand Prix, following the team’s challenging weekend in Monaco due to underlying weaknesses in the RB20. Verstappen highlighted the rapid improvement of McLaren and Ferrari as a factor exposing the car’s deficiencies, particularly its inability to ride curbs effectively. With similar curb-riding characteristics on the Montreal track, Verstappen isn’t expecting a strong weekend for Red Bull. Despite the team’s struggles, he acknowledged the need for improvement and emphasized the importance of addressing the car’s extreme tendencies. Verstappen maintained a realistic outlook on their performance, focusing on unlocking more speed and acknowledging that they didn’t merit a podium in Monaco. Ultimately, he stressed that Red Bull is working diligently to address their current challenges.
