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Verstappen Surprises in Vegas Amid Red Bull Wing Controversy
Max Verstappen criticizes Red Bull's decision not to develop a low-drag rear wing, which he believes costs the team performance at high-speed circuits like the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen qualified fifth, citing both straight-line speed and cornering as areas of deficit due to the current wing design. He acknowledges the budget cap as a factor in prioritizing developments but feels the team is sacrificing two race weekends per season. Teammate Sergio Perez also struggles with car performance, impacting his ability to compete effectively.
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Formula 1
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
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"Verstappen's F1 Data Download Exposes Red Bull's Strengths, Hamilton Admits"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
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