F1 champion Max Verstappen praises 'very good' Red Bull car after champion fastest in Bahrain FP2

Max Verstappen said that his Red Bull car was ‘very good’ after a satisfying practice day. Verstappen set the fastest time in the second session despite strong challenges from Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Ad/> Speaking to Sky Sports after the day’s action, he said: “Car felt good.

Of course we have been testing here so you have a better window to start here. Bahrain Grand PrixHorner: Mercedes have 'particularly aggressive' porpoising problem2 HOURS AGO “Felt alright, we tried a few things and they all seemed to be working well. Quite a straightforward and smooth day so I’m really happy with it.

“Very good, both short run, long run. Basically whatever happens in the short run you try to correct in the long run, and the car was doing all of it.” The world champion also acknowledged the challenge from Ferrari, who appear to be resurgent after years in the wilderness. Verstappen sets fastest time in FP2, Hamilton struggles Hamilton: Mercedes facing 'much, much bigger problems' this season 'I can't do everything' — Hamiton responds to Bahrain human rights abuses “Ferrari is pushing hard, they're close, but that's exciting as well.

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