Verstappen Targets Tyre Management After Taking P3 in Spanish GP Qualifying
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Updated · Formula 1 · Sep 12
Verstappen Targets Tyre Management After Taking P3 in Spanish GP Qualifying
3 articles · Updated · Formula 1 · Sep 12
Summary
P3 on the grid left Max Verstappen upbeat after Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, with the Red Bull driver saying Sunday’s race at Madring will hinge on managing tyre wear over a long stint.
Q2 pace showed the car had moved into a “decent window” after Red Bull ran no higher than fifth in any practice session, suggesting a stronger setup by qualifying.
Third place still exposed a weakness in the final sector, where Verstappen said Red Bull lost time through its deployment strategy and still has room to improve.
Lando Norris took pole and championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified second, leaving Verstappen to start the first Formula 1 race at Madring from the second row.