Max Verstappen prepares for Red Bull at new Madrid street circuit

Formula 1 teams arrive in Madrid this week for a new street circuit debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing enters the weekend with uncertainty regarding the performance of the RB22 on the unique track layout. Max Verstappen, who secured a podium finish in Monza, relied on simulator practice to prepare for the technical corners and banked sections of the new venue. Liam Lawson continues as the teammate to Verstappen while Isack Hadjar remains sidelined. Friday's first free practice session will provide the initial data for the teams to calibrate vehicle setups and assess grip levels in anticipated temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The unknown nature of the track presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the team to gain momentum.

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