Milan, 21 Oct. (LaPresse) – “Finally winning in Singapore was a special moment; securing two consecutive victories (including a Sprint race) with our power unit is an achievement worth celebrating, one the team can be proud of.” So said Red Bull driver Max Verstappen ahead of the US Grand Prix in Austin. “This circuit is very distinctive to tackle, but it’s always quite enjoyable, despite the numerous bumps in the tarmac. It features long corners and changes in gradient, so it will be crucial to find the right set-up for the car straight away. “The Austin weekend,” he added, “is always enjoyable and the city offers plenty to do. We’ve got another triple-header ahead of us and our aim is to maintain this momentum, make the most of our opportunities and score as many points as possible for the Constructors’ Championship.” “After Singapore, it was lovely to return to Paris and spend some time with family and friends following a very demanding weekend. “I feel I’ve recharged my batteries and I’m ready to get straight back to work in Austin,” said team-mate Isak Hadjar. “The previous trio of races was extremely positive for the team: the car has taken a real step forward in terms of performance and we want to build on this progress in the United States as well. We’ve got another run of three consecutive races ahead of us, so we’ll need maximum focus and hard work to finish this period on a high note. I can’t wait to get back to battling at the front; COTA is a fantastic circuit to race on, and it’s going to be a truly exciting weekend,” added the Frenchman of Algerian descent.
Red Bull, Verstappen: ‘Austin is a fun track; it’s important to find the right set-up’
Milan, 21 Oct. (LaPresse) – “Finally winning in Singapore was a special moment; securing two consecutive victories (including a Sprint race) with our power unit is an achievement worth celebrating, one the team can be proud of.” So said Red Bull driver Max Verstappen ahead of the US Grand Prix in Austin. “This circuit is very distinctive to tackle, but it’s always quite enjoyable, despite the numerous bumps in the tarmac. It features long corners and changes in gradient, so it will be crucial to find the right set-up for the car straight away. “The Austin weekend,” he added, “is always enjoyable and the city offers plenty to do. We’ve got another triple-header ahead of us and our aim is to maintain this momentum, make the most of our opportunities and score as many points as possible for the Constructors’ Championship.” “After Singapore, it was lovely to return to Paris and spend some time with family and friends following a very demanding weekend. “I feel I’ve recharged my batteries and I’m ready to get straight back to work in Austin,” said team-mate Isak Hadjar. “The previous trio of races was extremely positive for the team: the car has taken a real step forward in terms of performance and we want to build on this progress in the United States as well. We’ve got another run of three consecutive races ahead of us, so we’ll need maximum focus and hard work to finish this period on a high note. I can’t wait to get back to battling at the front; COTA is a fantastic circuit to race on, and it’s going to be a truly exciting weekend,” added the Frenchman of Algerian descent.