Max Verstappen: “It’s just incredible”

He couldn't have dreamed of anything better! Max Verstappen triumphed like a boss at home at the end of a race that he led from start to finish. The pilot Red Bull was able to enjoy with his audience: “We had high hopes coming here, I am very happy to win on this circuit and take back control of the championship. You can hear it [crowd noise], it's just incredible. It's a very good day for all of us. »

Max Verstappen praised the attitude of his team: “ Mercedes tried to make our lives difficult but we were able to respond when needed. I am very happy with the work of the team ». 

Christian Horner also welcomed this home victory for his driver: “ Max had a lot of pressure this weekend but he knew how to keep a cool head and led a perfectly executed race. The overrun on Valtteri Bottas was crucial to winning. » The Red Bull team manager also had a word for the fans: “ I've never seen such crowd support, it felt like a music festival. It is a great victory for him but also for the F1. »

The celebration of this success should not last long as Verstappen and Red Bull will face Mercedes again next week at Monza.