Max Verstappen compares stellar Brazilian GP victory to his incredible 2016 drive at Interlagos
Max Verstappen reflects on his standout performance in the 2024 Brazilian GP, drawing comparisons to his memorable 2016 race at Interlagos.
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Max Verstappen’s performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix was nothing short of extraordinary. Starting from a lowly 17th position on the grid due to a penalty, he defied expectations and showcased his exceptional skill and determination to claim a remarkable victory.
The race at Interlagos was particularly challenging due to its wet conditions, which made overtaking difficult and unpredictable. However, Max Verstappen‘s overtaking maneuvers were bold and confident.
The victory earned him widespread praise and admiration from teams and fans, and even his biggest rival Lewis Hamilton. The Dutchman later reflected on his race, which drew parallels from his performance in 2016.
This one is definitely much more crucial than back in the day. There I had nothing to lose, I was not in a championship fight and I was coming from the back after the strategic mistake we had.
Max Verstappen said, as reported by GPblog.com
Now there was a lot more at stake, so I had to be more controlled, more aware of the championship.
Sergio Perez asserts ‘big congrats’ to Max Verstappen on stellar victory at Interlagos
Sergio Perez‘s race weekend was filled with challenges yet again, as he started the Brazilian GP from P12. The Mexican spun on his first lap and lost positions. While the result was not noteworthy, he was glad to have raced in Brazil despite poor weather conditions.
Despite his setbacks, the Mexican was happy for teammate Max Verstappen and congratulated him on his incredible victory at Interlagos.
I’m glad we were able to race today and for the fans to be able to see track action as it is a very passionate crowd here. A big congrats to Max, he was strong all weekend and really charged through the field today, it is a great result for the team.
Sergio Perez said, as reported by Formula1
Currently, Red Bull sits at ease with respect to Verstappen’s position in the drivers’ championship. The car seems working properly and the Dutchman is also extracting everything from it. The team will now look to get the most out of the next races in Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
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