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Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen isn’t getting to enjoy the dominance he did in 2023, evidenced again by his close fight with both McLarens in Saturday’s Formula Austrian Grand Prix Sprint and the Dutchman noted how he and the team “really had to fight” for victory. Verstappen led the Sprint from pole position with Lando […]
Max Verstappen led the Sprint race from pole position, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri closely following behind. The battle between the trio intensified throughout the first half of the race, culminating in Norris overtaking Verstappen at Turn 3, only for Verstappen to reclaim the position at Turn 4. Verstappen managed to extend his lead to over four seconds, although he admitted that he faced challenges in maintaining grip and dealing with the demanding DRS activation zones. Despite the tough competition from Norris and Piastri, Verstappen recognized McLaren’s strong performance and expected continued competition in the upcoming qualifying sessions and main race. Verstappen highlighted the importance of analyzing race performances to make improvements in both driving and car setup for future events.
