P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The world champion has endured a tricky weekend in Monaco.
Max Verstappen expressed doubts about Red Bull’s ability to address the issues with the RB20 this year following a disappointing Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session where he finished sixth. Verstappen’s streak of eight consecutive pole positions was snapped by Charles Leclerc at Monte Carlo after encountering problems with bouncing and handling the kerbs and bumps all weekend. The Dutch driver criticized the team, expressing uncertainty about solving the problem this year. Verstappen acknowledged the need to identify the issue and work hard to rectify it but was unsure if it could be resolved in the current season. He highlighted that improving one specific area of the car could significantly enhance the RB20’s performance across various tracks. Verstappen emphasized the importance of identifying and focusing on the areas that need improvement to make the car more competitive at different race circuits.
