Max Verstappen had a tough start to his Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend. The reigning world champion went off the track twice in FP1, and at no point throughout Friday was happy with his car. Towards the end of the session in FP2,
Max Verstappen visited the gravel trap at the penultimate corner, adding to his struggles. Verstappen finished the session in seventh, with teammate
Sergio Perez in eighth. Both Red Bulls will be hoping to improve throughout the weekend, especially with
Ferrari and
McLaren having a successful Friday.
Charles Leclerc finished FP2 in first, with
Oscar Piastri just behind him.