Verstappen: “Make their lives as difficult as possible”

Max Verstappen was unable to do anything in the face of the frenzied pace of Mercedes in qualifying for the Austrian GP. The pilot Red Bull was the closest to the Silver Arrows even if the Dutchman failed more than half a second from the new Spielberg circuit record signed by Valtteri Bottas.

The star of the Taureau Rouge will, however, be the only driver in the Top 10 to start on medium tyres, unlike his direct opponents who preferred soft tyres.

“I am already satisfied to be 3rd on the grid, recognized Max Verstappen just after getting out of his RB16. We will have a different set of tires for the start of the race and that should be interesting, especially since it will be hot and that should benefit us. However, Mercedes was on another level today. »

Max Verstappen is banking on an aggressive strategy to try to threaten Mercedes' monopoly. The Dutchman remains undefeated at the Red Bull Ring since 2018.

“We should be a little better in the race, underlined the eight-time Grand Prix winner. I can't wait to see what our strategy will deliver. We have nothing to lose and I'm going to make their lives as difficult as possible. »