The evolution of Red Bull Racing in recent stages has left Max Verstappen more optimistic for the Monaco Formula 1 GP. The four-time world champion believes that the qualifying session will be decisive to achieve a good result on the streets of the Principality, one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar.
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After a complicated start to the season, Verstappen arrives boosted by the first podium of the year achieved in Montreal. The P3 came after an intense wheel-to-wheel battle with Lewis Hamilton, reinforcing the signs of progress shown by the team in recent races.
According to the Dutchman, the advances introduced by Red Bull in Miami helped bring the RB22’s performance closer to the level expected internally. In addition, he stated that he began to feel more comfortable behind the wheel, managing to extract more potential from the car.
“We took some positive steps in Miami and the pace is much closer to where we need to be. I felt that we managed to get better performance from the car and I felt more comfortable,” said Verstappen.
Despite the evolution, the Dutchman made it clear that development work remains a priority. According to him, the team’s philosophy is to seek constant evolution, regardless of the results obtained on the tracks.
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“We will keep pushing because there are always things we can improve and develop, that’s how we work as a team,” he added.
Looking ahead to the weekend in Monaco, Verstappen highlighted that strategy usually plays a fundamental role, but emphasized that securing a strong position in the qualifying session will be even more important. On a circuit where overtaking opportunities are traditionally limited, starting at the front can define much of the race.
“Monaco always depends on a good strategy and, as happens every year here, it will be essential to get the best possible result in the qualifying session,” concluded the four-time world champion. Verstappen also stated that he took advantage of the brief break before the sequence of two races to recharge his energy and spend more time with his family before one of the most intense weekends of the Formula 1 season.
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