Max Verstappen expressed that Red Bull has improved its one-lap pace during practice for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, indicating a “better” feeling in performance. Despite finishing third in FP2 after a ninth-place result in FP1, he noted that the team’s overall long-run performance is still “not where I want it to be.” Verstappen’s time in FP2 was just over a quarter of a second behind the McLarens, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the team.