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Max Verstappen winner in Bahrain: “I was one with my Red Bull”
Not even tired, Max! © DPPI / Xavi bonilla
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) signed his 12th hat trick in his career on the night of Sakhir, this Saturday March 2. The Dutchman indeed won the Bahrain Grand Prix, but also set the best time on the 39th lap and took pole position the day before. He thus surpasses double world champion Jim Clark in statistics (11 Hat tricks); alone Michael Schumacher (22) et Lewis Hamilton (19) are ahead of Max Verstappen.
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- Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) March 2, 2024
“I couldn’t ask for more,” said number 1 into his helmet microphone during the deceleration lap. “Today, I think it was better than we expected,” he continued in the parc ferme.
The car was great to drive. I had a lot of pace, the car was very pleasant to drive. It’s a perfect start to the season. I was one with my Red Bull. It's very special to experience evenings like this. »
The start did not pose a problem for Max Verstappen. “Here, the first corner is very tight. So, we had to defend the interior to be safe. Then I focused on my own race. »
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Yves-Henri RANDIER
02/03/2024 at 06:06 a.m.
Easy life according to Red Bull to start the season with a barely contested double... and MV who crushes his teammate in order to clarify the roles once and for all!