P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Things did not go smoothly for Max Verstappen during sprint qualifying in China. Especially the rain was a problem. However, a look at the data also shows that Verstappen and teammate Sergio Perez were not as fast in the longruns.
At the Chinese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez faced challenges in the wet conditions during sprint qualifying, settling for fourth and sixth places. Verstappen cited tyre temperature issues for his struggles and felt like he was driving on ice. Red Bull remains cautiously optimistic for Sunday’s race qualifying, especially if the weather stays dry. In case of rain, Red Bull can adapt Verstappen’s setup after the sprint race for improved performance on a wet track. Despite concerns over race pace and tyre wear in practice, Red Bull are working on fine-tuning their set-up with an eye on improving performance for the upcoming sessions. The team’s strategic adjustments and continuous analysis suggest they are committed to maintaining competitiveness throughout the weekend.
