BREAKING;Imola Heat:Max Verstappen looses his cool with Lewis in a heated…read more
Imola Heat:Max Verstappen looses his cool with Lewis in a heated…read more
Tensions boiled over at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as Max Verstappen visibly lost his cool during Friday’s practice sessions, slamming his steering wheel in frustration amid Red Bull’s ongoing struggles at Imola. The reigning world champion, who finished seventh in FP1 and fifth in FP2, was left fuming over a lack of rear grip and unpredictable car balance, which he described as “drifting everywhere” .
Adding to Verstappen’s agitation was a candid revelation from Lewis Hamilton, who described Ferrari’s brake performance as feeling like a “lottery” this season. Hamilton, still adapting to Ferrari’s Brembo braking system after years with Mercedes’ Carbon Industrie setup, expressed his frustration over team radio, stating, “These damn brakes, mate. These brakes are a problem” .([Motorsport][2])
The practice sessions were dominated by McLaren, with Oscar Piastri leading a 1-2 finish alongside teammate Lando Norris. Piastri, who has won four of the last five races, recorded a best lap of 1:15.293, reinforcing his championship lead by 16 points over Norris .([Reuters][3])
As the European leg of the season kicks off, both Verstappen and Hamilton face mounting challenges. Verstappen’s Red Bull team is grappling with performance issues, while Hamilton continues to adapt to his new team dynamics at Ferrari. With qualifying looming, both drivers will need to overcome their respective hurdles to remain competitive in the championship race.
