Max Verstappen’s Dominant Performance at Suzuka

Red Bull Racing driver, Max Verstappen, clinched his fourth consecutive win at the Japanese Grand Prix, securing a stunning pole position on Saturday. Despite appearing off the pace on Friday, Verstappen fended off both McLaren drivers in the grand prix on Sunday, marking a remarkable turnaround.

Verstappen’s Victory and Teamwork

In an interview with Viaplay after the race, Verstappen expressed his happiness with his performance but avoided contemplating what might have been if he were driving the McLaren car. “Starting on pole was the most important thing this weekend,” he said. ” I think was faster, but they couldn’t get into the DRS to make a move.

Verstappen attributed his win to teamwork, praising Red Bull for unlocking more pace from the RB21 car. He acknowledged the contributions of GP (Gianpiero Lambiase) and Hugh Bird, his performance engineer, who worked together seamlessly during the race.

Verstappen’s Reflections on the Win

Despite his impressive win, Verstappen remained cautious about expectations for the next round in Bahrain, where he currently trails Lando Norris by just one point at the top of the drivers’ standings. “This was a great result,” he said, “but it was difficult to overtake and qualifying was very important here.

Verstappen emphasized that this win does not guarantee future victories but expressed satisfaction with their performance.

Factors Contributing to Red Bull’s Success

Verstappen highlighted three critical factors that aided Red Bull in the Japanese G

Verstappen explained that the cooler temperatures helped reduce overheating of the tyres, making it harder for competitors to attack during the race. He also noted that the cars get better every year, with more dirty air and faster corners, making it increasingly difficult to follow closely without overheating the tyres.