In a busy day of practice at the Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes emerged as the dominant force in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton topping the timesheets. However, it was a tough outing for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who grappled with tyre degradation issues. The midfield battle is heating up as well, with McLaren and Alfa Romeo drivers showcasing strong pace.
Browsing: Tyre Degradation
Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has expressed concerns that something has ‘gone wrong’ with Red Bull’s development of their 2023 car, leading to balance issues that have hindered their performance in recent races. The Dutch driver is keen to get to the bottom of their issues as they look to bounce back at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
Max Verstappen has revealed that Red Bull is no longer holding an advantage over its Formula 1 rivals when it comes to tyre degradation at the end of racing stints. The Dutchman admitted that the team struggled to maintain optimum pace due to this issue during the Spanish Grand Prix, where he was fortunate to secure victory. Verstappen emphasized the need for Red Bull to regain their competitive edge and focus on unlocking more performance to stay ahead of their rivals.