Verstappen’s shocking slump in São Paulo leaves Red Bull reeling
Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, has struggled in the São Paulo Grand Prix, finishing 17th in the free practice session and managing only sixth place in the sprint qualifying. The unexpected results have left both the team and fans surprised, with advisor Helmut Marko expressing alarm.
The Brazilian circuit has faced challenging weather conditions, leading to an orange alert. Despite these circumstances, Verstappen's performance has been disappointing. He described his own driving as 'awful', with nothing working as expected. This is unusual for the Red Bull team, which typically competes at the front of the pack.
The current situation in the championship standings has raised eyebrows in Brazil. Verstappen's struggles this season have highlighted the difficulties faced by both him and the Red Bull team. Marko, a veteran of the sport and advisor to Red Bull Racing since 2005, has expressed his concern over Verstappen's sixth place result in the sprint qualifying.
Verstappen's performance in São Paulo has been a disappointment, finishing 17th in free practice and sixth in sprint qualifying. The team and fans alike are surprised by these results, with advisor Helmut Marko expressing alarm. The current championship standings are being watched with keen interest as Verstappen and Red Bull face challenges this season.
