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Max Verstappel labels China Sprint Qualifying 'disaster' after P8 finish
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has branded Friday's sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix a "complete disaster" following his team-mate Isack Hadjar finishing in third place while he qualified eighth, nearly two seconds behind championship leader George Russell of Mercedes.
Key Points
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1Max Verstapan described Friday at the Chinese Grand Prix, specifically Sprint Qualifying and practice days leading up to it, as a 'disaster' due to significant performance issues with his car.
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2Verstappen qualified eighth for both Free Practice sessions but failed to secure top 10 positions in either session during qualifying events mentioned across sources.
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3The Red Bull team faced substantial time losses compared to the championship leader George Russell, who was ahead by approximately two seconds on track performance metrics.
Developments
[Mar 13]
Max Verstappen qualified eighth in Sprint Qualifying at Shanghai and expressed frustration over Red Bull's lack of grip and overall car pace, labeling the day a disaster. He also noted massive time losses compared to George Russell during practice sessions.
[Mar 13]
Verstappen finished eighth in Free Practice with his team recording times approximately two seconds slower than championship leader Geoge Russells Mercedes, citing issues such as lack of grip and structural problems affecting performance throughout the weekend.
Max Verstappen déplore une qualification sprint « désastreuse » en Chine
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2d ago
Red Bull's weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix was disappointing due to significant grip issues with their RB20 car on Shanghai-style circuits. Max Verstappen finished eighth in both free practice and qualifying, citing a lack of balance as causing major time losses that led further mechanical problems throughout his session.