British Grand Prix: 'Tricky to manage' - Red Bull's Max Verstappen concerned ahead of Silverstone qualifying

Max Verstappen warned of a potentially tricky British Grand Prix after both Red Bull drivers complained of problems with their vehicle. A host of changes and attempted improvements have been brought to Silverstone and both the current champion and his team-mate, Sergio Perez, were not entirely content with their cars ahead of Saturday’s third practice session and qualifying to follow. Ad/> In the first practice session on Friday, both Perez and Verstappen did not record a time in blustery conditions, but were able to get out in the later session.

British Grand PrixHamilton and Mercedes director Shovlin celebrate 'step forward' at Silverstone2 HOURS AGO Speaking to Sky Sports, Verstappen acknowledged the team had problems after failing to get out for an early run. “It’s always a bit tricky after not driving in FP1,” he began. “FP2 becomes a lot more a bit of guessing, whereas normally in FP1 you build it up.

“It was not ideal but not a big issue. I think we know what we have to work on and we’ll do that overnight but probably tomorrow morning it’s raining, or yet again different kinds of conditions, but it was OK. Sainz quickest in second session at Silverstone, Hamilton second again Wolff hails 'strong' Hamilton after 'incomprehensible' comments from Piquet Bottas quickest in first session in rain-hit action at Silverstone, Hamilton second “It’s a bit hit and miss.