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[^2]\n\nRed Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache stated that the team has a fundamental balance issue on the car that requires fixing through set-up and component choices. [^3]\n\nLiam Lawson stated that Red Bull Racing had a productive day during Friday practice sessions ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. [^4]\n\nMax Verstappen experienced bouncing during his running and had to replace his front wing during the practice session. [^5]\n\nMax Verstappen finished ninth in Free Practice 2 after missing the opening one-hour session due to car issues. [^6]\n\nLiam Lawson, a Red Bull driver, hinted that teammates might help each other during qualifying for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza by using towing tactics to improve lap times. [^7]\n\nMax Verstappen complained about a major lack of downforce during the second free practice session for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, finishing in ninth place. [^8]\n\nRed Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache admitted the team is struggling with car balance issues at Monza, similar to problems experienced at the Zandvoort Grand Prix. [^9]\n\nPierre Wache admitted that the team has less data and feedback than usual because Max Verstappen missed the first practice session. [^10]\n\nMax Verstappen stated he has mentally accepted that the 2026 Italian Grand Prix will be 'really painful' from a driver's perspective due to concerns over battery deployment under the new regulations. 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