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Max Verstappen says it would’ve been “interesting” to see how his two-stop strategy would have unfolded without the mid-race stoppage
Verstappen had a fantastic start, passing the Ferraris and taking the lead. He pitted early to change to the Hard compound tyres. Despite dropping down to seventh after the pit stop, he quickly made up positions and regained the lead when Leclerc pitted. However, a red flag stoppage nullified the strategic advantage he had gained. After the restart, Verstappen had a great second start and comfortably maintained the lead. He managed his pace and tyre wear well to secure the victory, extending his record-breaking season. Verstappen expressed pride in the team’s performance and the achievement of surpassing last year’s win count.
Source: Motorsport Week
