The car is like a go-kart: Max Verstappen bemoans Red Bull’s struggles in MonacoBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, Monte CarloMax Verstappen said his all-conquering Red Bull turned into a go-kart after his record-equalling run of eight consecutive pole positions came to an end in Monaco. Charles Leclerc will start Sunday’s 78-lap race from the front of the pack after he held his nerve to qualify fastest for Ferrari ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. His Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, nicknamed the King of the Streets after claiming five of his six career victories at temporary tracks, qualified only 18th. But Leclerc banged the barriers en route to taking pole in 2021, meaning he was unable to start the race. “As much as it helps, we need to put everything together for Sunday’s race.

Source: Irish Independent May 26, 2024 06:39 UTC