Verstappen's P21 to P2: Red Bull a 'Disaster to Drive' in São Paulo
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Red Bull made an excellent operation at the Brazilian GP by placing his two riders on the podium, Max Verstappen finishing second ahead of Isack Hadjar. A performance all the more remarkable as the Dutchman got off the 21st position on the starting grid, before going back to the outposts in particularly delicate weather conditions. Laurent Mekies salutes the strategic mastery of his team and the performance of his drivers, but recognizes that La…
Max Verstappen set a remarkable record at Interlagos by starting the Brazilian Grand Prix 21st and finishing second. The Red Bull driver climbed 19 positions in the 71 laps, extending his lead in the race for second place in the drivers' standings.
Verstappen’s P21-to-P2 Charge Earns Mekies’ Praise at Interlagos
Max Verstappen charged from 21st to second at the São Paulo Grand Prix, earning praise from Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies for a recovery that has become familiar. The podium came despite Verstappen describing his car as extremely difficult to drive, with severe balance problems after the team switched to slick tires. Mekies also noted that Lando Norris appeared to have the edge on race pace.
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