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Max Verstappen: Red Bull losing more than 1s/lap on straights

Max Verstappen believes Red Bull is losing “more than a second per lap” on Silverstone’s straights, in the wake of a low-key showing form the team during Formula 1 qualifying. Neither Verstappen nor team-mate Daniel Ricciardo were in contention for top spot on Saturday afternoon, with the Dutchman qualifying seven-tenths of a second behind Lewis Hamilton. The increase in downforce since 2017 has led to more of Silverstone’s corners being flat out for the whole field – in turn placing a greater emphasis on engine strength at the venue. Verstappen bluntly assessed Red Bull’s deficit, commenting: “I think you can figure it yourself. “I think you...
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