Verstappen understands: 'It is very hard for them'

The Formula 1 drivers had to get used to the new cars at the start of the season. Because of the new regulations, a lot of things changed on the tracks, says Max Verstappen in conversation with The Race.

Verstappen realised immediately that the new generation of cars had the necessary understeer, which he did not like at all. As a result, Red Bull Racing set out to find a solution for the driver. Due to this, Verstappen was unable to get the best out of his car at the start of the season.

While the reigning world champion performed well at many circuits, he struggled on a number of occasions. Qualifying for the Monaco and Azerbaijan Grands Prix, for example, was extremely difficult. "Street circuits are a bit tougher for me," says Verstappen.

Nevertheless, Verstappen has a lot of understanding for the situation. At the start Pirelli had to estimate which tyre it should take to the race weekends, while it could not compare the situation with previous years. It ensured that not all decisions turned out happy.