Max Verstappen, the driver from the Netherlands representing Red Bull Racing, expressed his concerns about the challenging nature of the Monaco street circuit. He anticipates a tough weekend ahead at the Principality, which may bring joy to Formula 1 enthusiasts who support teams like Ferrari and McLaren. Verstappen’s admission opens up the possibility of him being beaten in the upcoming race. Despite Red Bull’s strong performance earlier in the season, they have encountered a revived challenge from McLaren in the past two rounds. Lando Norris secured a victory in Miami and narrowly finished second to Verstappen in the previous race at Imola. Verstappen believes that the weaknesses of the Red Bull RB20, specifically its struggle with riding kerbs and navigating slow corners, will pose difficulties for him during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. He acknowledges that the track is not ideal for his team’s car and emphasizes the importance of improving its performance over bumps and kerbs. Although Red Bull has made some progress in terms of low-speed performance, Verstappen does not anticipate an easy weekend in Monaco. The unique characteristics of the track make it challenging for any driver, regardless of their car’s capabilities. Verstappen recognizes that even with the best car, Monaco presents numerous obstacles that can disrupt a smooth race. Factors such as red flags and tire management can greatly impact the outcome. Verstappen and Red Bull faced a particularly challenging weekend in Imola, where they struggled with balance issues on the RB20 machine during practice sessions. Despite these difficulties, Verstappen managed to secure pole position and ultimately win the race by a narrow margin. He hopes for a smoother experience in Monaco but remains cautious of the strong performance demonstrated by Ferrari and McLaren at the principality in recent years. Verstappen acknowledges that Ferrari has historically excelled at Monaco, while McLaren has shown significant improvement in their performance in the last two races. With these formidable competitors in mind, Verstappen understands the difficulty of the task ahead. By openly acknowledging the challenges of the Monaco street circuit, Verstappen gives his rivals renewed hope that they can outperform him this weekend.
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