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Red Bull Focus Areas After Verstappen's Austin Practice
Red Bull Racing identifies two key focus areas for Max Verstappen's Austin practice performance.
In brief
Red Bull Racing identifies two key focus areas for Max Verstappen's Austin practice performance. Red Bull Racing prioritizes low-speed performance and bump handling for Max Verstappen's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix weekend. Originally reported by Autosport.
Verstappen's Practice Results
Max Verstappen finished Friday's practice sessions for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in second and third place.
Verstappen's Satisfaction
Verstappen concluded Friday was 'not a bad day at all' despite circuit challenges.
“not a bad day at all”
Technical Director's Focus
Pierre Wache identified low-speed performance and bump handling as Red Bull's two key focus areas.
“it's clearly the low speed performance that we are focused on at the moment”
Track Challenges
The Circuit of the Americas has extreme bumps, particularly at Turn 1 under braking.
Performance Comparison
Verstappen leads Leclerc by almost a tenth in straight sections but loses ground through slower corners.
Car Handling Issues
The RB22 car reacts unpredictably to bumps, described as 'unacceptable' and 'out of control' by Verstappen.
“unacceptable and out of control”
The essence
Red Bull Racing prioritizes low-speed performance and bump handling for Max Verstappen's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix weekend.
