“Yeah, we made some changes and I think they were potentially positive for tomorrow,” he explained.

“But if it is going to be enough to actually put up a fight to the cars ahead, I think it will be quite tricky.”

Unlike McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari who all have two drivers in the top eight, Red Bull are unlikely to be able to play a strategic game, with Liam Lawson the slowest driver in Qualifying.

READ MORE: ‘It’s just not good enough’ – Lawson frustrated at back-of-the-grid Chinese GP Qualifying as Red Bull struggles continue

The New Zealander reported difficulties in keeping the RB21 and the Pirelli tyres within the narrow working window.

Reflecting on the difficulties of the session, Verstappen said: “[There was] just no real consistent grip out there and that makes it difficult to just get your references set.

“I felt good. I think the lap was nice but unfortunately, it was not quick enough.”

“Yeah, we made some changes and I think they were potentially positive for tomorrow,” he explained.

“But if it is going to be enough to actually put up a fight to the cars ahead, I think it will be quite tricky.”

Unlike McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari who all have two drivers in the top eight, Red Bull are unlikely to be able to play a strategic game, with Liam Lawson the slowest driver in Qualifying.

READ MORE: ‘It’s just not good enough’ – Lawson frustrated at back-of-the-grid Chinese GP Qualifying as Red Bull struggles continue

The New Zealander reported difficulties in keeping the RB21 and the Pirelli tyres within the narrow working window.

Reflecting on the difficulties of the session, Verstappen said: “[There was] just no real consistent grip out there and that makes it difficult to just get your references set.

“I felt good. I think the lap was nice but unfortunately, it was not quick enough.”

“Yeah, we made some changes and I think they were potentially positive for tomorrow,” he explained.

“But if it is going to be enough to actually put up a fight to the cars ahead, I think it will be quite tricky.”

Unlike McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari who all have two drivers in the top eight, Red Bull are unlikely to be able to play a strategic game, with Liam Lawson the slowest driver in Qualifying.

READ MORE: ‘It’s just not good enough’ – Lawson frustrated at back-of-the-grid Chinese GP Qualifying as Red Bull struggles continue

The New Zealander reported difficulties in keeping the RB21 and the Pirelli tyres within the narrow working window.

Reflecting on the difficulties of the session, Verstappen said: “[There was] just no real consistent grip out there and that makes it difficult to just get your references set.

“I felt good. I think the lap was nice but unfortunately, it was not quick enough.”

“Yeah, we made some changes and I think they were potentially positive for tomorrow,” he explained.

“But if it is going to be enough to actually put up a fight to the cars ahead, I think it will be quite tricky.”

Unlike McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari who all have two drivers in the top eight, Red Bull are unlikely to be able to play a strategic game, with Liam Lawson the slowest driver in Qualifying.

READ MORE: ‘It’s just not good enough’ – Lawson frustrated at back-of-the-grid Chinese GP Qualifying as Red Bull struggles continue

The New Zealander reported difficulties in keeping the RB21 and the Pirelli tyres within the narrow working window.

Reflecting on the difficulties of the session, Verstappen said: “[There was] just no real consistent grip out there and that makes it difficult to just get your references set.

“I felt good. I think the lap was nice but unfortunately, it was not quick enough.”