Max Verstappen struggled with his brakes during the US Grand Prix but managed to come from sixth place to earn his 50th victory in Formula 1.
Highlights
‣ Max Verstappen scored his 50th victory in Formula 1.
‣ Verstappen had to come from sixth place at the American Grand Prix.
‣ Verstappen struggled with the brakes during the race.
‣ Verstappen is proud of his 50th Grand Prix win and wants to continue pushing for more.
Max Verstappen achieved a major milestone in his career by claiming his 50th victory in Formula 1 at the US Grand Prix. However, the race did not unfold as smoothly as he had hoped. In a post-race interview, Verstappen opened up about his difficulties throughout the weekend.
Verstappen was starting from sixth place, which he knew would pose a significant challenge. One of the main obstacles he faced was the struggle with his brakes. With numerous braking points at the circuit, Verstappen couldn’t find the same feeling as the previous day, making his race more challenging.
Reflecting on the race, Verstappen shared, “The whole race, I was struggling a lot with the brakes. I couldn’t really have the same feeling as yesterday, so that definitely made my race a bit tougher out here today. It was very close at the end and also with the backmarkers, the tyres are already going so it makes it more difficult.”
Despite the difficulties, Verstappen’s determination shone through, and he managed to secure the victory. Proud of his achievement, he expressed, “It’s incredible to win my 50th Grand Prix here. Very proud of course, and we will keep on trying to push for more.”
The significance of Verstappen’s 50th Grand Prix victory was not lost on the reporter on duty, Jenson Button, who asked him about the milestone. Verstappen’s response exemplified his continued hunger for success and his unwavering ambition to achieve even more.
Verstappen’s victory at the US Grand Prix is a testament to his perseverance and skill, showing that he can overcome challenging circumstances. As he looks ahead, Verstappen will undoubtedly continue to push the limits and strive for further triumphs in his Formula 1 journey.
