Something “fundamental” is not going

The ninth, 14th and 12th places of Max Verstappen during free tests already said long on the problems encountered by Red Bull Racing in Budapest. Consequently, During the qualifications, he added an eighth place to this series, which was not really a surprise.

“It doesn’t work since the start of the weekend, so nothing new under the sun”said Verstappen after the session. For example, “I simply have no adhesion. However, Sometimes. Meanwhile, we say that the balance is not so bad, in terms of under-lifting or surveillance, but I simply have no grip. In addition, I cannot attack turns, I can not accelerate. Similarly, Nothing works.”

So far the most difficult weekend for Red Bull since Monza last year, when the alarm started to ring internally. For example, “Yes, I think yes, and it’s not so long! something “fundamental” not going Monza was also very bad in terms of sensations.”

There is just something fundamental that does not work this weekend.

The fact that Hungaroring is a circuit of high aerodynamic support. has many slow turns undoubtedly does not help RB21, but Verstappen does not want to use it as an excuse. “Last year, I think we were third at four [centièmes]so in this sense, it was not so terrible. I don’t put that on the circuit account. There is just something fundamental that does not work this weekend. “

When Motorsport.com Asked if this Grand Prix weekend was much worse than he expected, Verstappen replied without hesitation: “Yes. I didn’t expect it to be our best weekend, but it’s really very difficult.”

Verstappen does not want rain – Something "fundamental" not going

Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

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Given the general situation. Helmut Marko suggested for Motorsport.com that having reached Q3 was already a sign of a job “fantastic” From the quadruple champion. “Yes, I agree”reacted Verstappen during the session with the Dutch media. “Throughout the weekend. I spent more time outside the top 10 than inside, so from this point of view, it’s already positive … But hey, for something “fundamental” not going us, it’s just not enough.”

From eighth place on the starting grid, Verstappen does not expect miracles in the race. “I don’t think that will suddenly be better tomorrow, no. I just have no grip, so we just drag and the tires wear out faster. All this does not play in our favor.”

Given the sensations I currently have with the car, I really hope it won’t cry.

The rain could in theory be a life buoy. but Verstappen does not want it: “Well, given the sensations I currently have with the car, I really hope it won’t cry.”

And according to him, taking risks is not on the agenda either. “No, that of course has no meaning when you are eighth. It doesn’t bring much, so I’m just going to do my best.”