Verstappen suffered a difficulty with a brand-new hybrid element of his Purple Bull-Honda, which left him sidelined via most of Friday’s second free follow.
The extra MGU-Okay component added to Verstappen’s pool of parts would possibly come again to hang-out him later within the 2024 season within the type of grid penalties if he exceeds the allowed allocation.
However the triple world champion has urged Purple Bull to chop out its issues, with little margin for error as rival groups have put the outfit underneath elevated stress.
“It was a pleasant qualifying session, however from our aspect we have had too many points this weekend,” Verstappen mentioned as he addressed the engine subject.
“It should not actually occur. We maintain an in depth eye on all the pieces, as we all the time do, however generally you could have durations when issues do not go effectively for some time and all these little issues come up.
“We have now to strive to verify it does not occur anymore. Everybody is aware of that and also you all the time attempt to stop it, however in the intervening time issues are simply not going so easily.
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“After all, we speak about it within the staff and we all the time attempt to enhance or analyse why sure issues occur, however by some means, we are able to’t actually cease it in the intervening time.”
“Mercedes has simply been fast this weekend, so second place is definitely outcome for me,” conceded Verstappen.
“We had been precisely equal in Q3, however Mercedes was three tenths quicker in Q2. Due to that, I believe there was nonetheless much more in it for Mercedes, they have not actually proven their greatest lap but.
“I am joyful that it is Mercedes and never Ferrari, as a result of Ferrari is nearer to us within the championship.
“However on the finish of the day, we now have to focus on ourselves and make issues occur ourselves, as a result of you may’t depend on the competitors.”
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In latest weeks, it has additionally appeared more durable for Purple Bull to nail its set-up instructions on Friday, with the staff massively on the again foot in Imola earlier than turning issues round forward of qualifying.
“In some way, it’s simply very troublesome to make our automobile really feel very snug. It appears prefer it goes a bit simpler at different groups,” Verstappen concluded.
Whereas the Dutchman has managed to drive round among the RB20’s dealing with points, Sergio Perez suffered one other disappointing qualifying session, being eradicated in Q1 as he struggled for rear grip.
