Max Verstappen confirmed that the RB20 worked perfectly on Friday during the Spanish GP weekend.
The second free practice session for the race started on Friday, June 21. Verstappen managed to secure second position, with the leader finishing first and Verstappen himself in third. Verstappen stated that everything seemed fine for him so far.
After the second practice session, Verstappen mentioned that there were no issues with the car. He explained that before the session, the team tried different setups to optimize the car’s performance. Fortunately, the day went by without any significant problems, which was the team’s goal.
Verstappen also mentioned that the team made some minor improvements to the car. Despite these changes, the car performed as expected, without any unexpected issues. Verstappen expressed his satisfaction with the smooth performance and the overall session.
Helmut Marko, an 81-year-old commentator, commented on Verstappen’s performance in the second practice session. He stated that having Verstappen by their side indicates that they are on the right track. Marko also noted that the track conditions will change significantly by Sunday, especially the grip. Therefore, it is crucial to have a well-performing car on race day.
Marko further explained that Verstappen has already tested the car in variable track conditions, but they believe it is not performing as desired. However, he mentioned that on Friday they were closer to finding the right setup compared to previous weekends. This progress has left Marko optimistic about their chances of success.
No geral, Marko acredita que a equipe está se aproximando de ter um carro com bom desempenho. Ele tem esperança de que farão os ajustes necessários antes da corrida. Os fãs estão animados para ver os dois pilotos da Red Bull competindo pelas duas primeiras posições, assim como fizeram no início.
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