Verstappen: “We have gained in performance”

Max Verstappen (Red Bull), will not start from third place, as his time suggested at the end of qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix this Saturday, June 29, but from second position. Indeed, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) was penalized three places for disturbing Kimi Räikkönen (Alfa Romeo). 

But even without this decision, the Dutchman was satisfied with his day. “Since the start of the weekend, our performance has been better. Before arriving here, I was somewhat afraid of qualifying, because I knew it was going to be difficult, explains the winner of the 2018 edition.

Really happy with the car throughout qualifying and great to be starting 3rd! Hats off to @redbullracing and of course all fans for supporting me here I can't wait for tomorrow #KeepPushing #OrangeArmy #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/HlcZOnw0JB

- Max Verstappen (@ Max33Verstappen) 29th June 2019

In reality, thanks to the improvements made to the car (new front wing. Editor's note), we have gained in performance. The car was very fast throughout the circuit, including the corners, where we were very competitive. These additions mainly increased the car's grip.​

Obviously, we still lack a little rhythm compared to the Ferrari and the Mercedes on the straights. But bearing in mind that it's not a circuit specially suited for Red Bull, we did well. » It's up to Max Verstappen to play the role of stopping things going in circles tomorrow from 15:10 p.m.