Verstappen: Honda freer without McLaren

Max Verstappen still seems impatient to part with the 6l turbo/hybrid V1.6 of Renault next year for Honda despite its 2nd place acquired last weekend at the US GP.

The pilot Red Bull seems convinced by the development of the Japanese Power Unit installed this year at Toro Rosso after strongly criticizing the performance and reliability of the Losange engine.

“They were able to do what they wanted and build their engine the way they wanted. They no longer have to rely on their old team (McLaren), commented the Dutchman in Speed ​​Week. They also have new people with them, the management is new and the whole thing looks very promising. We'll obviously have to see how they develop, but they're going in the right direction and I'm excited about that. »

Max Verstappen was particularly interested in the pace offered by the Power Unit Honda in qualifying.

“I'm looking forward to next year because Honda now seems to be doing very well in qualifying. We obviously want to finish this season as best as possible, but the whole team is looking forward to next year.", underlined the four-time Grand Prix winner.