May 24th 2024.
Max Verstappen was having a tough time in the Monaco practice sessions, experiencing what he called a 'headache'. He shared his thoughts on the pace of the Ferrari team, saying they were 'miles ahead' and that his Red Bull was 'jumping like a kangaroo' during Friday's practice.
As a three-time Formula 1 champion, Verstappen is no stranger to success in Monaco, having won the Grand Prix three times in the last four years. However, this weekend's practice sessions did not bode well for him. He finished 11th and 4th in the two sessions, far behind the pace setters Sir Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Despite the current odds favoring Ferrari for the win, Verstappen is confident that he and his team can turn things around on Saturday and Sunday, just as they did last week in Imola. However, during the practice sessions in Monaco, Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez were not pleased with the ride quality of their RB20s on the demanding street circuit. Verstappen even complained over the radio that he was 'jumping like a kangaroo' and experiencing headaches, while Perez simply exclaimed, 'F***. The ride is horrendous.'
In an interview with Sky Sports, Verstappen expressed his frustration with the car's performance, stating that it was 'the worst possible outcome of the weekend so far'. He explained that the track's bumps, kerbs, and camber changes made it impossible for their car to perform well. Each time they went over these obstacles, they lost valuable time as the car struggled to drive. Verstappen felt that this was hampering their ability to go faster and that they did not have a clear solution to the issue.
While they were able to make set-up changes in Imola to secure pole position and the win, Verstappen does not believe that they can do the same in Monaco. He acknowledged that the car's design played a role in their struggles and that they could not make significant changes overnight. He also admitted that the Ferrari team was 'miles ahead' and that he was solely focused on making their car more driveable, rather than expecting any miraculous improvements.
The all-important Monaco qualifying will take place on Saturday at 3pm UK time, with the race happening on Sunday at 2pm. Verstappen and his team will be working hard to improve their car's performance and challenge the Ferrari team for the win.
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