Dutch Red Bull racing driver Max Verstappen had no mercy on the opponent in the fight for the title Charles Leclerc at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to the fact that the Ferrari driver withdrew from the race due to engine failure.
Leclerc’s car broke down on lap 20. The gap between Verstappen and Leclerc in the championship has increased to 34 points in favor of the Red Bull driver, who has 150 points.
“I would say shit happens. It’s racing, you know? It’s happened to me, it’s happened to a lot of people in the past, and unfortunately it’s happening to Charles now. If I was in the same situation, I would be disappointed too, but it all depends on how you get on.
You are always thinking about how to improve the situation, and we have worked for us at the start of the season. You learn, you don’t like it, you get angry, but you fight,” Verstappen said as quoted by ESPN.
The Dutchman has only started from pole position once this year, while Leclerc has done six.
“I think every weekend is different, but we know we’re not as fast as Ferrari on Saturday for some reason. It can help us on race day, but I also want a bit more performance from me. -even Saturday.
On Sunday you always feel a bit better, but of course there is enough work to try to improve the car, but I think everyone is the same. It was a very good day for us today. This is a new machine, but we will always strive to improve it.
At the moment it looks like we have to work seriously on Saturdays,” added Verstappen.
Verstappen has won five of eight races this year and has a 21-point lead over teammate Sergio Pérez of Mexico in the drivers standings.
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