Max Verstappen confirmed Red Bull ignored his setup feedback for Canadian Grand Prix qualifying. The Dutchman revealed he intentionally allowed the team to pursue their preferred setup, despite his warnings, to demonstrate it would not perform. Verstappen struggled with a critical lack of tire temperature and top speed, finding the session "difficult to understand" and "going nowhere." He typically has a decisive say in his car’s configuration, but Red Bull was "convinced" their chosen direction would prove successful this time. Verstappen stated he pointed out the flaws "so many times" but conceded sometimes "you just have to let them feel for themselves that it doesn't work." He believes it is now "clear to everyone" within the team that their approach in Montreal was incorrect. This rare internal disagreement highlights potential friction when the dominant car struggles, and Verstappen expects his input will be heeded moving forward.
Read the full story at Motorsport.comMAX VERSTAPPEN: RED BULL DIDN’T FOLLOW MY SET-UP FEEDBACK IN CANADA
Max Verstappen confirmed Red Bull ignored his setup feedback for Canadian Grand Prix qualifying. The Dutchman revealed he intentionally allowed the team to pursue their preferred setup, despite his warnings, to demonstrate it would not perform. Verstappen struggled with a critical lack of tire temperature and top speed, finding the session "difficult to understand" and "going nowhere." He typically has a decisive say in his car’s configuration, but Red Bull was "convinced" their chosen direction would prove successful this time. Verstappen stated he pointed out the flaws "so many times" but conceded sometimes "you just have to let them feel for themselves that it doesn't work." He believes it is now "clear to everyone" within the team that their approach in Montreal was incorrect. This rare internal disagreement highlights potential friction when the dominant car struggles, and Verstappen expects his input will be heeded moving forward.
