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Max Verstappen explained his radio back and forth during the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix with engineer Gianpiero Lambiase motivated
After a Red Flag was triggered by Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon’s Lap one crash, Verstappen and Red Bull made a set-up tweak for the race restart with Team Principal Christian Horner explaining a front wing angle adjustment for Verstappen’s RB20 was necessary. Verstappen later expressed over the team radio that “one or two clicks less is okay,” prompting a witty response from his race engineer Lambiasse. Despite initial doubts, Verstappen acknowledged his engineer’s foresight in a post-race interview and spoke of their strong working relationship. As the dominant force in Formula 1, Verstappen’s seamless victory at Suzuka displayed his synergy with the team and his hunger for success. With motivation soaring and a flawless race in his pocket, Verstappen’s rivals have a challenging task ahead as they prepare for the upcoming Grand Prix in Shanghai.
