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Max Verstappen feels Red Bull fighting in the top six at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix would be a “good recovery” from the Milton Keynes team.
Max Verstappen has set low expectations for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after a challenging first day at the Yas Marina Circuit. Despite off-track drama with George Russell, Verstappen aims for a top six finish following a difficult FP2 where he finished in P17. The four-time F1 drivers’ champion was sidelined during FP1 as reserve driver Isack Hadjar fulfilled the requirement of running a rookie. Verstappen believes a top six finish would mark a strong recovery for Red Bull, acknowledging that there is room for improvement. He expressed frustration with the balance of his RB20 car and emphasized the need to address this issue before the race. Verstappen remains hopeful for a competitive performance despite acknowledging McLaren’s strong showing.
