Max Verstappen’s chances of dominating the Chinese Grand Prix don’t look good. He’s starting from fourth place.
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Verstappen thinks the only way he can win is if the drivers ahead of him drop out. His Red Bull car just isn’t fast enough right now.
Verstappen’s Struggles
He said, “I can only win if everyone in front of me quits. We’re just not fast enough.”
Verstappen’s having trouble with his front tires wearing out too quickly. This leads to worse tire degradation during the race, which isn’t ideal.
Tire Troubles
- Tire wear affects speed
- Verstappen’s car struggles with tire degradation
He feels like he’s driving perfectly, but the car’s speed just isn’t there. Lewis Hamilton won the sprint race, celebrating his first win with Ferrari. The main event is Sunday at 7 am.