Verstappen: "We Were Nowhere" in Long Runs Despite Leading F1 Mexico GP FP2
Max Verstappen Expresses Concerns Over Red Bull’s Performance in Mexico Max Verstappen has voiced concerns about Red Bull’s performance during the first two practice sessions of the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. The Dutch driver, who sat out the first practice session, was given a chance to focus on the second session, where he managed to top the times by 0.153 seconds over Charles Leclerc. This marked a significant advantage over title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who trailed by 0.251 seconds and 0.840 seconds respectively. Verstappen’s performance in the second session was largely attributed to a strong qualifying simulation lap. However, the longer runs revealed a more troubling picture for Red Bull. The team's struggles with tire management and overall pace were evident, which raised concerns for the upcoming race. “The short run on the soft, we managed to do a good lap,” Verstappen said. “The rest, everything else was pretty bad. The medium short run was not great...