Max Verstappen feels Red Bull needs to improve its 'high speed performance' to beat Ferrari at 2022 F1 French GP Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

We ve always been struggling - Max Verstappen feels Red Bull needs to improve its high speed performance to beat Ferrari at 2022 F1 French GP

Max Verstappen prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 23, 2022 in Le Castellet, France. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Max Verstappen believes Red Bull needs to improve its high-speed performance to challenge Ferrari in the 2022 French GP. The Dutchman felt that they struggled in qualifying but are quick when it comes to straight-line speed, which could give them a significant advantage over Ferrari. Speaking at the post-qualifying press conference of the French GP, the reigning world champion said: “I mean, yeah, we seem again very quick on the straight, which I think is, of course, a nice bonus but I think overall, we need to look a bit into our high speed performance.” He continued: “I think overall this, whatever wing we put on the car, we've always been struggling a little bit in high speed compared to Ferrari. But around here, I mean the tyres are going to be like incredibly hot tomorrow and you cannot push the high speed as much as you of course do over a Quali lap. So then, of course, I hope that top speed can help us out a bit more than over a qualifying lap. Where, of course, you also have DRS at some places.” Joyeux Race Day ! Lining up for the Joyeux Race Day ! Lining up for the Max Verstappen revealed that his team was struggling in the qualifying pace against Ferrari. Relying on the straight-line speed advantage they have over their rivals, he hopes they can be stronger in the race. The 24 year old reckoned Red Bull needed to improve the high-speed performancey. The Dutchman with grip issues in the qualifying session for the French GP.

Max Verstappen feels being quick and managing tires will be key to winning the French GP

The Dutch champion believes the warmer temperatures in the race will make tricky. Max Verstappen feels their is decent but being quick throughout the race will be important. When asked about Red Bull's race pace in the press conference, Verstappen said: “Yeah, it’s alright. But I mean, we have to be quick also tomorrow and it’s going to be probably even warmer than today. So it will be even harder on the tyres. And to keep them alive is going to be key. I mean, you can have good start pace but it’s also about keeping them alive.” ??? ??? ??? ??? The Dutchman was unhappy with his qualifying performance as his rival Charles Leclerc clinched pole position for the French GP. A clean start and tire management will be key to retaining and/or extending his lead in the championship. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found