Max Verstappen issues worrying first impression of Red Bull RB21 upgrades

In this blog we look ahead to the Emilia-Romagna GP and follow the free practice sessions.

The Imola factor that Max Verstappen indicates masked improved Red Bull F1 potential

Max Verstappen has indicated that overheating of his tyres in qualifying for the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix masked the improvements Red Bull has made via new upgrades. The Dutchman was desperately close to claiming yet another pole position against the odds at the Imola circuit, holding provisional pole until the end of the session. But after going purple in sector one on his final run, he would finish it just three hundredths of a seco…

Max Verstappen delivers damning verdict on Red Bull

Red Bull arrived at Imola with a re-profiled floor, revised side-pod undercuts, a tweaked beam wing, and rear-ramp refinements on the RB21. Engineers hoped the suite would trim the deficit to McLaren and reclaim top-speed supremacy. Track Reality... More »

Max Verstappen issues worrying first impression of Red Bull RB21 upgrades

Red Bull Racing have turned up to Imola with a suite of RB21 upgrades — and Max Verstappen hasn't had a great first impression.

Max Verstappen asserts that Red Bull still has work to do to get a chance to fight for pole position at the F1 Grand Prix in Emilia-Romagna. The reigning world champion experienced a difficult Friday in Imola, finishing seventh in the EL1 and fifth of the EL2, finishing the day almost half a second behind the McLaren. Verstappen, driving an improved Red Bull, was unhappy with the balance and manoeuvrability of his single seat and showed some fru…

Verstappen describes ‘tough’ first day at Imola

Max Verstappen doubts Red Bull will be in a position to fight at the sharp end as the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend develops after he and the team experienced a “tough” opening day of practice.