Max Verstappen is not at all excited to compete in the Chinese GP with the new Formula 1 cars. The Dutchman gave a far from optimistic statement about this weekend’s race.
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The four-time champion has been one of the most critical of the new regulations. He showed his frustration in Australia, said the new cars look like Formula E on steroids and during the race in Melbourne, said on the radio that “the midfield had things like Mario Kart happening”.
Furthermore, the weekend at Albert Park exposed the issue of Super Clipping, which forced drivers to slow down in numerous sectors so that the batteries would not discharge completely.
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So, asked by Viaplay if he expects the situation to be better in China, Verstappen simply replied “have you seen the corners there?”, making it clear he is quite pessimistic.
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