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Verstappen Seeks RB22 Upgrades After Zandvoort Sprint Struggles
22 Aug
Summary
- Max Verstappen noted pace deficiencies in the RB22 during the Zandvoort sprint race.
- Red Bull Racing plans car setup changes based on sprint race data.
- Verstappen expressed mixed feelings due to improved race pace but overall performance gaps.
Max Verstappen secured sixth place in the Zandvoort sprint race, but indicated Red Bull Racing must implement changes to the RB22. He noted that while certain balance issues persisted, a lack of pure pace was evident, although race pace showed some improvement.
Despite initial concerns from long runs, the sprint race provided data suggesting Red Bull's race pace might be stronger than its single-lap performance indicated. Verstappen's team will now utilize this information to adjust the car's setup before the main qualifying session, aiming to close the performance gap.
Verstappen acknowledged being held up by Oscar Piastri for a period, which led to tire overheating. However, he observed that his car became more competitive as the stint progressed, allowing him to close the gap again.
