News Details
Verstappen explains terrible ultrasoft pace
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has confirmed that Max Verstappen was ordered to relent on his engine towards the climax of the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday as, when it became clear he wouldn't win, the team wanted to save the power unit for future races. Verstappen, who was celebrating his 21st birthday, was in blistering form in Sochi and, after starting at the back of the grid due to a penalty, quickly shot up the rankings to finish fifth. The Dutchman managed to lead the race for a decent period after an extended stint on soft tyres, but was forced to hold back on the demands of his Red Bull car following a pit change to ultrasofts as the team could start to see worrying wear and tear,...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from GPFans.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Verstappen: The car is working better than expected
Red Bull have taken penalties for the Russian Grand Prix to bolster their...
6y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Verstappen: We will not be worse than Renault
Max Verstappen believes that by the time Red Bull bolt Honda power units...
6y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Verstappen: I want to have a special birthday
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen turns 21 on Sunday, the same day as the...
6y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Verstappen rooting for a birthday omen this weekend
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates his 21st birthday on Sunday -...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
‘At Balaton, MotoGP bikes might not even use fifth...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin targets podium after injury hit his 2025...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to use 100% non-fossil fuels by 2027 season
MotoGP has announced that the fuel used across all Grand Prix classes...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How 2025 became Marc Marquez’s most dominant MotoGP...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX acquires 33% stake in Penske Entertainment, IndyCar
Fox Corporation, parent company of broadcast company FOX Sports, has...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FOX Corporation acquires one-third stake in IndyCar...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Colton Herta: IndyCar at Laguna Seca is a...
IndyCar’s latest visit to Laguna Seca produced rave reviews from...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou will not play it safe in Portland to secure...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai's WRC future confirmed for 2026 season
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier won't rule out WRC title push
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Why the FIA is confident WRC will head to USA in 2027...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
The Swedish club with 'no fans' but a giant academy...
Viktor Gyokeres is adapting to unfamiliar surroundings at Arsenal but he...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Sarr's screamer gives Spurs win over Arsenal as...
Pape Sarr's stunning halfway line goal gave Tottenham a 1-0 pre-season...
2h ago from SkySports.com
'Physical machine' Gyokeres - Arsenal's missing piece...
For years, the football world called for Arsenal to sign a striker and the...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal player ratings as Viktor Gyokeres makes...
Arsenal suffered their first defeat of pre-season as their north London...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Steiner names driver who shouldn’t be in F1 this season
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has... Read More »
4h ago from F1i.com
Red Bull SPLIT emerges as pressure piles on key driver issue
A new issue appears to be brewing at Red Bull as... Read More »
53m ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen: Always quite clear that I was staying with Red...
Max Verstappen has ended long-standing Formula 1... Read More »
53m ago from GrandPrix247.com
