Max Verstappen Raises Doubts Over Red Bull’s F1 Floor Update After Disappointing Results in Miami
In a shocking turn of events at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has cast uncertainty over the effectiveness of Red Bull’s recent floor update, following their significant lag behind McLaren. Despite Red Bull’s attempt to enhance Verstappen’s car with a new floor during the race, the team still struggled to keep up with their rivals.
Despite securing pole position at the Miami International Autodrome, Verstappen expressed hesitance about the impact of the updates, especially given the unconventional layout of the track. Verstappen remarked, “On this track it’s always very difficult to really judge something, because everything feels very weird here – both in terms of grip and also the corners are all very weird as well.”
While Verstappen managed to clinch pole position, his hopes of a victory were dashed as the McLaren drivers overtook him, leaving him in their dust. The significant 40-second gap between Verstappen and the third-place driver has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Red Bull’s revamped floor.
When questioned about the success of the updates, Verstappen remained skeptical, stating, “If you look at the gap, not, but I don’t know. It’s very hard to say, we’ll keep working on it.”
As the F1 season progresses, all eyes will be on Red Bull to see if they can address the performance gap and regain their competitive edge. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.