Verstappen was relieved to find his RB20 much more connected during qualifying, making gains in the high-speed corners. However, he believes the increased drag from their rear wing setup may have cost him the final push to beat Norris to pole position. Despite the setback, Verstappen remains optimistic about his chances in the race, though he acknowledges the growing threat from McLaren and other rivals.
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In a dramatic qualifying session for the Dakar Rally, Mercedes teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton found themselves vying for the same slipstream strategy, leading to a tense on-track battle. Despite the internal team rivalry, both drivers performed well, setting the stage for a thrilling race ahead.
Ferrari’s persistent porpoising problem has proved to be a significant obstacle at the Spanish Grand Prix, with drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc expressing their frustration. As the Dakar Rally season approaches, the team will be focused on resolving the bouncing issue to ensure their rally raid contenders can tackle the high-speed sections with confidence.
In the latest development from the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda have expressed their disappointment despite an ‘encouraging’ performance with the team’s upgraded car. The Faenza-based outfit had been on the rise in recent Dakar Rally races and added a number of updates, including a new floor, to the car ahead of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya event. However, both drivers struggled for pace throughout practice and ultimately failed to advance to Q2 in qualifying.
In a thrilling qualifying session for the Spanish GT Grand Prix, Lando Norris of McLaren claimed the pole position, outpacing Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton. The one-hour qualifying was split into three segments, with Norris emerging victorious and securing the prime starting spot for the race.
The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix is shaping up to be an exciting multi-team battle, but a key setup change could provide a significant boost for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. With increased downforce from a higher-downforce rear wing, Verstappen is expected to improve his pace and tire management, setting the stage for an enthralling race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The FIA has determined that current Formula 1 front wing designs, including Mercedes’ flexible approach, comply with regulations despite teams pushing the boundaries to gain a competitive edge. This decision impacts the ongoing debate in British GT News about exploiting flexi-wings to improve aerodynamic balance.
Red Bull’s star driver Max Verstappen conducted a private test in a 2022 Formula 1 car at the Imola circuit, as the team looks to address their car’s kerb riding issues. The team hopes to gain insights into the RB18’s strengths and weaknesses to find a solution before the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
The opening day of practice at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya saw a strong performance from the Mercedes team, with Lewis Hamilton topping the timesheets in the second session. This sets the stage for an exciting Dakar, GT, and British GT battle in Spain, as the grid is set to be shaken up further by changeable weather conditions.
The opening practice sessions for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix saw Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton emerge as the early pace-setters, but Red Bull and world champion Max Verstappen appear to be holding their cards close to their chest, with a major setup change planned for Saturday that could unlock significant performance.