Following his second win of the season, Verstappen insisted that Pink Bull’s upgrades launched for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix labored look to have improved the RB21’s competitiveness.
Reigning champion Max Verstappen regarded to battle for tempo on Friday, complaining concerning the race tempo of his RB21. Nevertheless, he displayed a stellar efficiency in qualifying to safe second spot on the grid.
The Dutchman then endured a sluggish getaway firstly, however made an eye catching transfer into Flip 1, braking late and braving it across the outdoors of Oscar Piastri to take the lead on the primary lap.
McLaren had been anticipated to have dominant race tempo and tyre administration on the recent floor of the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. Nevertheless, Verstappen managed his medium tyres throughout his opening stint, and he obtained some good fortunes with VSC which enabled him to financial institution an inexpensive pit cease.
When the Security Automobile got here out, he misplaced his huge benefit, however he didn’t lose his focus and drove into the gap for his second Grand Prix win of the 12 months.
Following his second win of the season, Verstappen insisted that Pink Bull’s upgrades launched for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix labored look to have improved the RB21’s competitiveness.
“I believe it is very observe particular. I imply, each time that we now have been actually aggressive, it’s been high-speed tracks, high-speed corners. We nonetheless have work to do, however I do suppose it’s been a really optimistic weekend for us.
“In fact, we introduced upgrades. I believe they labored. Friday was very troublesome nonetheless, however then I believe we discovered a greater set-up for Saturday. And I simply hope that we are able to use {that a} bit extra actually because it undoubtedly introduced the automotive in a greater window. Now, that was right here.”
As for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, Verstappen acknowledged that though Pink Bull has not been robust across the slender streets of Monte Carlo, he nonetheless hopes that the RB21 can be aggressive.
“Monaco once more — like I mentioned, in the mean time, I’m probably not… I imply, I really like driving in Monaco, however it’s not been our strongest observe with the automotive that we now have. However we’ll see what we are able to do. After which we go to Barcelona — usually, quite a lot of high-speed corners, which is nice.
“Quite a lot of tyre deg as properly, which once more can be essential to grasp. And I don’t know, after all, how that’s going to work for us in the mean time. However, for now, simply very pleased with this weekend, and we simply go from there.
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