Max Verstappen has dominated Formula 1 in recent years. However, the reigning world champion failed to defeat Lando Norris at the Miami GP. Red Bull seemed to be on the backfoot during the race. However, former Haas F1 team boss and Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner reckons that Verstappen was content with this loss.
Steiner recalled hearing Max Verstappen‘s team radio during the weekend. The Italian-American highlighted that despite claiming that the car was not good, the Dutch driver managed to clinch pole position for the Grand Prix. Guenther Steiner asserted that the RB20 was still quite competitive that weekend.
I heard Max [Verstappen]'s comments, he said that his car was not good – and then it was still called: ‚ You have the pole position. ‘ So the car was pretty good. Guenther Steiner told Sky Sports
Moreover, the Drive to Survive star insisted that perhaps Verstappen was happy that he didn’t win the exciting race. As this would allow Red Bull to claim that they had a poor car in Miami. Although, it must be noted that Max Verstappen’s RB20 chassis suffered damage early on in the race which hampered his pace.
It was a great race and I think even Max is happy that he didn't win. Guenther Steiner continued
Guenther Steiner claims many teams would ‘like to have’ Red Bull’s problems
Red Bull seemed to have struggled at the Miami GP compared to previous weekends. Sergio Perez almost crashed into Max Verstappen at the race start. Moreover, the American race marked the second weekend this season when Milton Keynes had failed to clinch victory.
Guenther Steiner asserted that the Austrian team did have a difficult outing in Miami with several complaints. However, the Italian-American highlighted that Red Bull still managed to win the sprint race and take pole position. Subsequently, Steiner claimed that many teams in the paddock would not mind having Milton Keynes’ problems.
Red Bull had problems here, everyone complained a bit. But you also have to say that they won two qualifying sessions and the sprint, I think there are many teams here who would like to have these problems. Guenther Steiner asserted
Certainly, Red Bull would be looking to bounce back at the Emilia Romagna GP. The Austrian team has planned an upgrade package which could bring in drastic improvements to the RB20. However, it remains to be seen if Max Verstappen can once again stand on the top step of the podium in the coming race.
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