“Fu*k’s sake,” Max Verstappen FURIOUS after having a turbulent Monza FP2 in his RB20

Max Verstappen had a very up and down outing during Friday's running in Monza.

“Fu*k’s sake,” Max Verstappen FURIOUS after having a turbulent Monza FP2 in his RB20

Max Verstappen (via: IMAGO, X/RBR Daily, screenshot)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was visibly frustrated after an extremely difficult FP2 session at Monza. Verstappen topped the lap times in Free Practice 1 but failed to get to grips with the circuit thereafter, securing P14 in FP2.

Max Verstappen has been winless since the last five races this campaign. The 26-year-old leads the championship with a handsome advantage of 70 points but has been far from dominant in his efforts lately.

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Red Bull’s RB20 experienced severe understeer during a push lap in FP2, compelling Verstappen to forfeit his attempt. The Milton-Keynes-based team heads into the Italian GP requiring a win against the likes of McLaren and Mercedes.

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F*ck sake.
Max Verstappen said on his radio during FP2 in Monza

The three-time world champion will now analyze the issues with the RB20 with his team. Up next awaits a crucial qualifying session on Saturday, which will witness the various teams set impressive lap times around the temple of speed.

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Max Verstappen shares his thoughts post-practice at the Italian GP

FP1 and FP2 gave the teams a clear idea of their performance around the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Max Verstappen has shed light on Red Bull’s strengths and weaknesses after the practice sessions.

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Tried quite a few things today. FP2 didn't seem that great initially, but the long run looked good. The tyres were opening up a bit. We have a some things to tidy up.
Max Verstappen said after practice at Monza

Verstappen presented a mixed review of the RB20 post-Friday’s running. He claimed his car performed suitably along the long runs but struggled during the initial spells. The Dutchman also stressed on the team’s need to revisit a few configurations in the RB20 ahead of qualifying.

Both McLaren and Mercedes delivered good runs during the practice sessions at Monza. The Milton-Keynes-based team will have to tidy up on their shortfalls to wholly compete with its rivals from Saturday onward.

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