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Red Bull are "lacking grip," admits Verstappen after opening day at Barcelona
F1TechnicalJune 12, 2026
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Red Bull endured a difficult and inconclusive opening day at the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen unable to match the pace of his front‑running rivals in either practice session and both Isack Hadjar and Ayumu Iwasa facing steep learning curves in their respective outings.