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Max Verstappen and Red Bull struggled badly in Monaco Grand Prix Friday practice, although he finished fourth fastest.
Following a challenging day at the Monaco Grand Prix practice, Max Verstappen expressed his concerns about Red Bull’s lack of clear direction or solution to their ongoing issues. Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez struggled during Free Practice 2, with the RB20 car facing difficulties over bumps and kerbs in Monte Carlo. Verstappen likened the car’s bouncing to that of a kangaroo, mentioning experiencing headaches due to the bouncing. Despite the expected challenges, Verstappen admitted that the team was still baffled by the situation and lacked a definite plan moving forward. The complex track conditions coupled with the car’s design have made it extremely challenging for Red Bull to address the performance issues, hindering their speed and progress. Verstappen acknowledged that unlike their successful turnaround at Imola, solving the current issues in Monaco won’t be as simple and expects a tough weekend ahead.
