Max Verstappen ends F1 practice early amid strategy adjustments in Brazil
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Max Verstappen completed the second practice session in Sao Paulo on November 6, finishing in third place. Red Bull's head of race strategy, Hannah Schmitz, explained that Verstappen returned to the pits early after noting inconsistencies in data during long-run evaluations. This decision means Verstappen missed a practice start, despite the team's optimism about their car's potential. Red Bull is focusing on adjustments ahead of the next sessions, particularly with weather conditions expected to change. Mechanics were seen working on Verstappen's RB22 post-session.
- •Verstappen finished third in both practice sessions in Brazil.
- •Red Bull noticed long-run data inconsistencies prompting an early pit stop.
- •He missed a critical practice start due to the early return.
- •Red Bull is addressing car issues and looking to optimize tire strategies.
- •Weather conditions may influence performance in the upcoming sessions.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Why Max Verstappen ended F1 practice early in Brazil – Red Bull explains
- 10:32 PMMotorsport.com — Why Max Verstappen ended F1 practice early in Brazil – Red Bull explains
"Max Verstappen finished Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions in Sao Paulo in third place. The Dutchman occupied that position in both sessions, in fact, and was also around two and a half tenths off the fastest driver in each session, with Lando Norris topping the first one and Kimi Antonelli the second. Red Bull concludes that there is once again "enough potential" in the car to fight at the ...Keep reading
"The team saw too many inconsistencies in the long-run data, meaning Red Bull's head of race strategy Hannah Schmitz felt there was little more to learn by staying out longer
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 10:32 PMWhy Max Verstappen ended F1 practice early in Brazil – Red Bull explains
The team saw too many inconsistencies in the long-run data, meaning Red Bull's head of race strategy Hannah Schmitz felt there was little more to learn by staying out longer
- Motorsport.comNov 6, 2026, 10:32 PMWhy Max Verstappen ended F1 practice early in Brazil – Red Bull explains
Max Verstappen finished Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions in Sao Paulo in third place. The Dutchman occupied that position in both sessions, in fact, and was also around two and a half tenths off the fastest driver in each session, with Lando Norris topping the first one and Kimi Antonelli the second. Red Bull concludes that there is once again "enough potential" in the car to fight at the ...Keep reading
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