Max Verstappen expects Pink Bull’s efficiency to enhance in Canada this week in comparison with the group’s dismal weekend in Monaco, however the Dutchman nonetheless fears a bumpy journey for his RB20 in Montreal.
Suspension compliance points considerably weighed on Pink Bull and Verstappen’s efficiency final outing within the Principality the place bumps and kerbs about across the well-known road circuit.
The top end result was a disappointing P6 in qualifying and on race day, whereas teammate Sergio Perez did not even make the Q2 lower on Saturday earlier than his dramatic opening lap crash within the race.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve – which has simply been resurfaced – shares some similarities with Monaco that require a good quantity of aggressive kerb-hopping at sure corners that may amplify as soon as once more the RB20’s relative weak point based on Verstappen.
“We now have to attend and see [how we’ll perform in Canada], new floor as nicely I feel, that may additionally give us some surprises,” stated the three-time world champion.
“However it’s in all probability additionally not going to be our strongest weekend due to that. However in all probability a little bit bit higher than [Monaco].
“[We’ll be weaker at] any observe that’s bumpy or has kerbs, or it’s important to journey plenty of kerbs, so the road circuits will in all probability be a little bit bit difficult. However hopefully by then, we now have a little bit little bit of understanding of what’s going on.”
Pink Bull group boss Christian Horner fears that Montreal’s resurfacing may show extra vital than many foresee, whereas the Briton additionally expects his group’s closest rivals, Ferrari and McLaren, to proceed respiratory down its neck.
“It is a observe that we have carried out nicely at beforehand. They’ve resurfaced the entire circuit once more. So let’s have a look at,” Horner stated.
“However Ferrari, McLaren, they’re fast. It was at all times going to occur that there was going to be convergence. This has been a troublesome weekend, however we’re nonetheless main each championships.
“We’ll look to take the teachings out of this weekend and apply them to the following one.
“[Canada is] very a lot traction, however with a brand new floor you do not know what the steadiness goes to swing to.”
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