Max Verstappen: Red Bull has 'big problems' with F1 car, no 'easy fix'
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Key Points:
- Max Verstappen reported significant issues with Red Bull's car balance and grip during Friday practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix, leaving the team off the pace.
- Verstappen was 10th fastest in the second practice, 1.4 seconds behind the leader Oscar Piastri, highlighting the struggle especially in medium to high-speed sectors.
- The problems differ from those experienced at the Chinese Grand Prix two weeks prior, indicating ongoing challenges with car performance that are not easily fixed overnight.
- Red Bull's chief engineer Paul Monaghan acknowledged the difficulties and stated the team is working to identify and address the issues before final practice and qualifying.
- McLaren's Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in FP2, signaling strong competition for Red Bull at Suzuka.
