Max Verstappen relieved to get back to winning ways with Sprint triumph at US GP
Max Verstappen took a sigh of relief after clinching an exciting victory during the US GP Sprint race in Austin.
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Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
Max Verstappen has had a tough few months in Formula 1. The Dutch driver last won a race in June this year. Verstappen has lost a lot of points in the standings to Lando Norris in recent races. However, the reigning world champion expressed his joy for finally ending his win drought with Sprint race victory in Austin.
The 27-year-old started the Sprint from pole position and stayed put throughout the 19 laps. Lando Norris seemed to pose a threat at the start, but ultimately even fell behind Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. This paved the way for an easy victory for Max Verstappen.
After the race, the three-time world champion praised the Red Bull garage for doing a great job in the past couple of weeks. Verstappen highlighted that winning the Sprint was a much better result considering his recent run of form.
Yeah, good effort guys. That was much better. Good race.
Max Verstappen said on team radio
GP: Great job, Max. Nice last lap. Well controlled. Focus on tomorrow.
— RBR News ???? (@redbulletin) October 19, 2024
Max: Yeah, good effort guys. That was much better. Good race.#USGP
Christian Horner applauds Max Verstappen’s ‘controlled’ Sprint victory
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner congratulated Max Verstappen on the team radio. The Briton was happy to see the Dutch driver clinch victory on Saturday. Horner even pointed out that Verstappen essentially controlled the entirety of the 19 lap-Sprint.
Well done, Max. Very controlled race. Well done, mate.
Christian Horner stated
Horner: Well done, Max. Very controlled race. Well done, mate.#USGP
— RBR News ???? (@redbulletin) October 19, 2024
Certainly, the Red Bull garage will be delighted to kick things off with a win on Saturday. Now, Max Verstappen and his team will shift focus to Qualifying and hope for a similar result. As the three-time world champion aims to secure his eighth race victory of the season this weekend.
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