Max Verstappen ‘Very Happy’ Despite Tricky Qualifying Challenge at Dutch GP

Max Verstappen pinpoints ‘unknown’ for Dutch GP

The work is not over for Max Verstappen. A P3 slot for the Sunday race puts him in prime position to make a lunge against the two Mclarens at Turn 1. However, things won’t be so easy. The reigning world champion would need the RB21 to be able to match the Woking-based squad on-track, particularly in terms of long-run pace.

Max Verstappen was asked whether the team was confident over the car’s pace for the main race. The 27-year-old admitted that the situation was somewhat of an unknown. The Red Bull star expects the car to be more stable in terms of lap time after Qualifying. Unfortunately, Verstappen acknowledged that throughout this season, the RB21 has fallen behind rivals when it comes to race pace, something that remains a possibility for the Dutch GP. So much so, Verstappen set his sights on grabbing a podium on Sunday.

It’s a bit unknown, but I do think what we have on the car should be more stable.. but this season, our race pace in general has not been the best. But, I hope we can atleast keep the guys behind us.

Max Verstappen explained

Certainly, Max Verstappen is not having the easiest time on-track. While third place in Qualifying is not the worst possible outcome, it’s still behind Verstappen’s aim. The Dutch driver only likes to win and is not happy with anything else. Yet, the situation is forcing the 27-year-old to take a more cautious approach and salvage the best result possible. The Orange Army would be rooting for the reigning world champion to make a divebomb and clinch the lead when the five red lights go out on Sunday.