Verstappen run plan reflects teams’ challenge in Malaysia
Reports said Friday practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was unusual, with slower-than-expected lap times and atypical run plans. Max Verstappen’s programme was highlighted as an example of how teams were adapting to the conditions.
Multiple outlets said Friday practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was unusual in several ways. Autosport reported that lap times were around four and a half seconds slower than expected because of the poor track surface.
Autosport also said Mercedes was not as impressive as some may have expected. It added that teams’ run plans were unusual, with Max Verstappen’s programme standing out as a clear example.
Motorsport.com likewise focused on Verstappen’s unusual run plan and described it as part of the biggest challenge facing teams in Malaysia. Crash.net also reported that teams were dealing with a major headache, with further jeopardy added in Malaysia.
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