Verstappen reports deployment deficit with Red Bull at Monza

Max Verstappen faced technical difficulties during the race at Monza, describing the handling of his Red Bull car as feeling like a turtle. The driver encountered a significant deployment shortfall that hindered his ability to maintain pace throughout the event. Although the FIA reportedly recognizes the Red Bull internal combustion engine as superior, the energy deployment issue restricted the vehicle's overall performance. This power deficit remains a recurring challenge for the team as they navigate recent race weekends. Verstappen noted the frustration of lacking necessary speed on the straights while competing against other contenders. Red Bull continues to analyze the underlying causes of this energy management discrepancy to address the gap in competitive output.

• 12:18 PMRacer — Deployment shortfall left Verstappen feeling 'like a turtle' at Monza