Winter testing – Max Verstappen is 'surprised at how fast the Red Bull is compared to everything else'

The No. 1 finished his first day at the wheel of the Red Bull RB20 more than a second ahead of the other teams. The year is off to a great start for the Dutchman.

Published on 21/02/2024 à 17:59

Medhi Casaurang

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Winter testing – Max Verstappen is 'surprised at how fast the Red Bull is compared to everything else'

The year is off to a good start for him. Photo DPPI / Florent Gooden

La Formula 1 resumed its rights this Wednesday, February 21 in Sakhir (Bahrain) during winter testing, and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) has resumed his good habits. Namely: be the first!

The 26-year-old Dutchman completed 142 laps (the most of any driver over a full day) as well as the fastest time, more than a second ahead of his direct pursuer, Lando Norris (McLaren).

“It’s nice to be back”, declared the wearer of number 1 after the first day. “I think we had a good day. We were able to do a lot of laps, and with the car we were able to try quite a few things, so I'm very happy overall. »

The winter break has caused a certain desire to get things back on track for Max Verstappen. “I'm happy to be back in a Formula 1 car. From the first laps you're surprised how fast the car is compared to everything else. And yes, I had a lot of fun today. I was very happy with the way the car reacted, the balance was very good. It's just a test, but we had a good day. » This is not what the competition was hoping to read...

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Medhi Casaurang

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22/02/2024 at 08:06 a.m.

It's true that it's difficult to know who is doing what and trying what but super Max is already ahead! there is reason to be worried

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