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Verstappen explains soft tyre choice
Max Verstappen avoided soft tyres in second practice due to rain concerns.
In brief
Max Verstappen avoided soft tyres in second practice due to rain concerns. Max Verstappen skipped soft tyres in second practice to prepare for potential rain, falling to fourth place. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Verstappen's practice choice
Max Verstappen skipped soft tyres in second practice to prepare for potential rain.
Verstappen's tyre strategy
He ran medium tyres in second practice but avoided switching to soft compounds.
Verstappen's result
Verstappen fell to fourth place in second practice.
Team performance
Red Bull scored its best result of the season after strong practice sessions in Malaysia.
Oscar Piastri's view
Oscar Piastri noted Red Bull's pace but expects Mercedes to improve.
Team comparison
Piastri said Red Bull and Mercedes are close, with Ferrari strong in practice.
What to remember
Max Verstappen skipped soft tyres in second practice to prepare for potential rain, falling to fourth place.
