Verstappen voices concerns over Red Bull during Monza practice
Max Verstappen expressed clear dissatisfaction with his Red Bull during practice for the Italian Grand Prix, including a radio complaint about a lack of power. Red Bull acknowledged there was an issue after a difficult Friday at Monza.
Verstappen made his frustration with the car clear during practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. In final practice, he reported over team radio that the car had "less power than a Fiat Punto."
Red Bull’s Friday did not run smoothly. The team had hoped Monza’s layout would suit it better than Zandvoort, but after Friday practice both Red Bulls were classified behind a Racing Bulls driven by Arvid Lindblad and a Haas driven by Oliver Bearman.
Verstappen did not take part in the opening session, having handed his car to Ayumu Iwasa in first practice. Red Bull later said it was clear the team had an issue.
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