The race weekend at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace Interlagos immediately kicked off with high drama from the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage. After securing the third-fastest time in both the opening practice sessions, Max Verstappen voiced sharp frustration over team radio regarding technical issues hampering his RB22 charger. The 74-time Grand Prix winner firmly stated that the difficulties he encountered on track simply could not be tolerated.
"This is totally unacceptable, these gearshifts are simply unacceptable," Verstappen shouted over the team radio during the opening practice session. Aside from gearbox troubles, the four-time Formula 1 world champion also complained about severe mechanical asymmetry in the steering system. "The steering is much heavier to the left than to the right, this is completely bizarre. This is a real fitness workout out here," he added, describing how physically demanding it was to conquer the Interlagos corners.
The situation escalated further during the second practice session when Mexico City Grand Prix winner received an update from his race engineer Tom Hart stating that the power unit was adjusting itself. A sarcastic response instantly followed from the Red Bull star. "What is that supposed to mean? Do I have to talk to the power unit myself?" Verstappen replied, showcasing his characteristic paddock wit.
According to Speedweek, the reigning champion later clarified that his persistent radio complaints regarding clean shift maneuvers stem from his relentless pursuit of perfection. "With the shifting or whatever you hear me complain about, the thing is that I am fundamentally never satisfied, because I always think certain things can be better," Verstappen explained after completing Friday practice.
Looking ahead to the third practice session and the crucial qualifying battle in Brazil, the Dutch driver emphasized that his squad still has plenty of homework to tackle. Although no shocking issues were reported, he urged his crew to leave no stone unturned in analyzing every single detail to extract maximum lap time from the car ahead of the race.
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