Verstappen Ends FP2 Early as Red Bull Backs RB22 Potential
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Hanna Schmitz, head of race strategy for Red Bull Racing, has revealed plans to make several changes to Max Verstappen's car ahead of qualifying for the 2026 F1 São Paulo Grand Prix. During Friday's free practice, changes were made to downshifts and steering…
Verstappen Ends FP2 Early as Red Bull Backs RB22 Potential
Main Story Max Verstappen ended Friday practice early in São Paulo, but Red Bull says the RB22 has more speed to unlock. Inconsistent long-run data made the rest of FP2 less useful, so the team shifted to overnight adjustments. Verstappen was competitive in both sessions, and Red Bull remains optimistic despite car issues and uncertain weekend weather. By the Numbers Verstappen finished third in both practice sessions, about 0.25 seconds off the…
The team found too many inconsistencies in the data of the long relays. Hannah Schmitz, responsible for the race strategy at Red Bull, therefore felt that there was no longer much to learn by staying on track longer
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