Max Verstappen remains calm despite winless streak in F1
Max Verstappen, the current leader of the Drivers's Championship, has expressed his unwavering confidence despite a five-race winless streak in Formula One. He finished second at the Dutch Grand Prix, trailing behind Lando Norris. This marked a deviation from his previous three-year winning streak at his home race. Despite starting his 200th F1 race in second place on the grid with Norris leading, Verstappen managed to overtake him early on due to a swift start.
Verstappen acknowledges performance issues at Dutch GP
During the race, Verstappen was unable to maintain his lead over Norris and identified a lack of grip on the tires as a factor affecting his performance. He admitted to feeling unsure about his car's speed and shifted his focus toward securing second place. "We had a good start, we tried everything we could today," he said. "But throughout the race, I think it was quite clear that we were not quick enough."
Verstappen remains optimistic despite recent challenges
Verstappen expressed his optimism and determination to improve, stating, "I know that we have good starts, so I was quite confident that we would have another one." He also acknowledged the difficulties he faced during the race. "But at one point, nothing was turning or responding anymore," he said. Despite these challenges, Verstappen remains focused on his own performance and is committed to finishing each race as best as possible.
Verstappen and Red Bull team aim for improvement
Verstappen acknowledged that the Dutch Grand Prix was a particularly challenging weekend for him and his team. "I think this weekend was just a bad weekend in general, so we need to understand that," he said. Despite recent struggles, Verstappen remains confident in his team's ability to bounce back. "But we know that we don't need to panic," he stated firmly, emphasizing their ongoing efforts to improve their performance in future races.
