Verstappen sees major advantage: 'Long runs a lot more competitive'.
Max Verstappen finished fourth during the second free practice in Abu Dhabi. The Dutchman's pace was variable, but he certainly sees positive points.
The Abu Dhabi circuit has been modified this year to include more faster corners. Verstappen seems happy with the new modifications.
"I think it's a bit more fun to drive. In general, faster corners are more fun, especially in the last sector. It was always a bit tight off-camber, now it's better. I do think the changes are positive," the Dutchman commented to Sky Sports after the session.
Still room for improvement
During FP2 Red Bull changed the set-up of the car several times. In terms of qualifying pace the team couldn't match Mercedes' times, but in the long runs Verstappen and team-mate Sergio Perez look good. The second practice is often focused on the longruns.
"We are still learning and understanding a few things. Clearly, the short run didn't go as planned, we lacking a bit of pace. I think the long runs were a lot more competitive. That's also important," Verstappen said.
My conclusion for this friday is that tomorrow its saturday and thats when we find out how fast everyone is.
I love "this guy's" glass is half full mentality... If it was only man to man.. i would know the outcome.
If its true that LH spicy engine still exist, then Max has no chance for the weekend. LH IS ON MISSION IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE IT MISSION POSSIBLE!!!
This race is for Lewis to lose. With that rocketship, he should lap the entire field within an hour. If not, a huge shock
This race is for Max to lose. With that rocketship, he should lap the entire field within an hour. If not, a huge shock
LoL , that profile picture is a picture I took with baby yoda wearing my aftershocks headset. So please stop justifying bad behaviour. I hope its not you lol
I am not choker. Get your facts straight. You never have them aligned in any case. By Copying other posts like you are stooping down the level you look down upon
sbinotto and Tic, since you deny the copied profile, can only be the same person so no Veganchocker, you're a sad person and I should be proud to your imitation.
copy comments Getting stuck in your vocabulary Dominant car this Dominant car that Now it's dangerous driver this and reckless driver that Quite common if anyone ask me
no one copied your profile to be honest no one would want to be seen like you its just a coincidence, same pfp and similar name, just like how it is a coincidence when 80% of races where lewis bottled despite having the 30kph faster rocketship its the car, but when he wins due to the 30kph rocketship its his skill
This race is for me to lose. With this rocketship, I should lap the entire field within an hour. If not, a huge shock. I just have to remember to shout "Bono, my tyres are gone" every half hour and then I can stand on the podium and claim the 8th ppr title
Lewis would never be able to fight max if the cars were equal. My statement will be proved correct when 7 or 8 time paperboy will get his dirty arse handed to him by a rookie. Then f1 world will have confirmation of how ordinary he is; he is not even the top 10 f1 drivers of all time
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