F1: Big first for Verstappen?

Max Verstappen has established himself almost everywhere during his career. The Dutchman has unlocked his counter on numerous tracks this season and he could well do it again this weekend in Singapore. In fact, he has never won in the city-state.

And Sebastian Vettel et Lewis Hamilton appreciate it Singapore Grand Prixthis is not frankly the case of Max Verstappen. Far from being a fan of urban tracks, the reigning double world champion stumbles on the circuit of Marina Bay, which can logically explain his difficult relationship with a race that he particularly fears. “ Singapore will likely be the toughest weekend among the upcoming races, as the stakes are higher on a street circuit and the field is usually very close, not to mention the heat and humidity », he confided before starting free practice. And his fears were confirmed this Friday.

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Verstappen silent in Singapore

The Singapore Grand Prix was created in 2008 and since all this time, Max Verstappen never managed to win it, and it’s not for lack of trying. On the trail of Marina BayIt is Sebastian Vettel who has won the most (5 victories), ahead Lewis Hamilton (4 victories), Fernando Alonso (2 victories), Nico Rosberg et Sergio Perez who both have a victory Singapore. Max Verstappen therefore hopes to unblock his counter but it will not be easy.

Complicated tests for Verstappen

Max Verstappen had a complicated Friday. Her Red Bull is not working as well as since the start of the season and this situation has angered him. “ It was worse than expected. We have work for tonight. We will try to improve but it is a big difference. We are having a lot of trouble with the balance of the car. We tried several things in FP2, some worked, some didn’t, but we couldn’t get it right. Ferrari are very fast, I think we are just a lot worse than we expected. We will of course try to improve, but the gap is quite large », deplores the Dutchman after his eighth place during the second free practice session. He will be eagerly awaited this Saturday for qualifying, the first revealing gray of the weekend.