Max Verstappen Reflects on Tough FP2 Session: “Struggling with Grip and Balance” Despite Some Positives
After a challenging second free practice session (FP2), Max Verstappen opened up about the difficulties he faced on track, admitting that the Red Bull RB20 didn’t feel entirely comfortable under him.
Speaking to media following the session, Verstappen said, “It wasn’t the smoothest session for us. We were struggling quite a bit with grip and overall balance. The car felt a bit unpredictable in certain corners.”
Despite finishing in a mid-field position on the timesheets, Verstappen pointed out that there were still some positives to take away, particularly in long-run pace. “There’s definitely work to do, but we did gather a lot of useful data. Our race pace doesn’t look too bad, which gives me some confidence heading into tomorrow,” he added.
The reigning World Champion’s honest assessment comes amid rising pressure as rival teams appear to be closing the gap. While Verstappen and Red Bull have enjoyed dominant form in recent seasons, the 2025 campaign is shaping up to be more competitive.
“We’ll go through everything tonight and see where we can improve,” Verstappen concluded. “It’s only Friday, so there’s still plenty of time to turn things around.”
With qualifying looming, all eyes will be on the Red Bull garage as they work to dial in the setup and help Verstappen find the performance he needs to challenge atthe front.
