Verstappen drops 'we need to investigate' claim after uncommon P9 in FP2

The second practice session in Montreal was something of an anomaly, with George Russell showing impressive pace over a single lap, while both McLarens and Max Verstappen struggled to put together a competitive lap.

The four-time world champion appeared more comfortable with his race pace, although the Red Bull mechanics, as usual, will have plenty of work to do to get him into the right shape for tomorrow’s qualifying.

The four-time world champion appeared more comfortable with his race pace, although the Red Bull mechanics, as usual, will have plenty of work to do to get him into the right shape for tomorrow’s qualifying.

Reflecting on his Friday on track, Verstappen said he was overall satisfied with the performance of his RB21: “Today was alright to be honest. In FP1 we felt quite happy in the car but FP2 was a bit more difficult for other reasons''.