Max Verstappen had a challenging experience during the practice sessions on Friday at the 2024 Monaco GP. The 3.3 km street circuit was full of action as drivers navigated tight corners and brushed against walls at high speeds. In the midst of this chaos, Verstappen almost collided with Yuki Tsunoda’s car, leading him to take immediate evasive action. Verstappen expressed his frustration towards Tsunoda, and the incident was noted by track officials.
Monaco is known for its narrow track, making it difficult for drivers to give way to faster cars. This problem becomes even more evident during intense qualifying sessions. Although Verstappen narrowly avoided a collision with Tsunoda during Friday’s practice, the overall performance of the Red Bull team was forgettable. Both Verstappen and his teammate struggled to get the RB20 to perform at its best.
Neither Verstappen nor his teammate managed to secure a top three position in any of the practice sessions. In Monaco, starting in the first position is crucial due to limited overtaking opportunities on the 3.3 km track. As a result, the next qualifying session is crucial for Red Bull’s success. The Ferrari SF-24 has shown impressive speed on the Monaco street circuit, making them favorites to qualify on pole position. Verstappen and his team will need to find the right balance for the RB20 during FP3 to have a chance of performing well in qualifying.
