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Max Verstappen was unable to challenge at the front of the field in Monaco – however the Dutchman has picked out a positive aspect to the weekend.
Max Verstappen described the only positive takeaway from the challenging Monaco Grand Prix weekend, emphasizing the need for improvements. Struggling with his car throughout practice and qualifying, Verstappen could only secure the sixth-fastest lap time. Starting from row three on the grid, he faced difficulties overtaking on the narrow circuit, leading to a processional race. Verstappen expressed the lack of surprises in the racing struggle due to the narrowing cars’ width over recent years at Monaco. Despite the disappointing outcome of finishing sixth and his teammate Perez failing to score, the weekend allowed Red Bull to identify and address their weaknesses for future races. Verstappen remains optimistic, believing that even slight improvements in their weaknesses could significantly enhance their performance on the track.
