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Max Verstappen’s championship lead took a further three-point blow in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen revealed the challenges he faced during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a problematic set-up change before qualifying. Despite a positive Friday, he struggled on Saturday and Sunday, qualifying sixth and finishing fifth behind Lando Norris. Verstappen’s championship lead decreased by three points as Norris rose to fourth from 15th while Verstappen tackled various issues like jumping and driving on three wheels. The Dutchman attributed the problems to the set-up change, acknowledging it was a team decision that didn’t yield the expected results. Verstappen considers Baku a missed opportunity, acknowledging lessons learned about the car’s performance and the need to improve on their set-up decisions in future races.
