Max Verstappen remains hungry for Brazilian sprint weekend: ‘Go full for that fifteenth victory’ | Sport

By Arjan Schouten

Freshly charged after a few days in his girlfriend Kelly’s Brazil, Max Verstappen appeared eagerly before the international media today. At the Interlagos circuit, nothing may be at stake for him, with both world titles already in place, that does not mean that Verstappen will slow down a bit. After fourteen victories, he can also statistically become the best driver ever with a win in the last two races. Not that those statistics keep him awake, but if there is racing, Verstappen simply wants to win. ,,Whether that fifteenth victory follows here? We have a good chance, I think,” said the Limburger, who also won the last three races in Mexico, America and Singapore. “The car is very strong, so we’re going for it.”

Mexico was dominated by the boycott that Verstappen announced against the British media party Sky after statements from pit reporter Ted Kravitz, peace has been signed again for the race weekend in Brazil. ,,We have drawn a line under it, we will continue again”, said Verstappen briefly about the state of affairs. After talks in England, it has been decided that the Dutchman and the rest of Red Bull Racing will appear again in front of the microphones of Sky, which is very present in the paddock. “I’m talking to them again, looking forward to it.”

A sprint weekend awaits on the asphalt of Interlagos, with qualifying on Friday, sprint race on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday. Not for the first time, the Limburger was critical of that setup, which will return no less than six times next year. ,,I’m not a big fan of it, it feels like we’re not really racing. Okay, there are a few points to be gained, but you also know that you can’t risk anything, with the real points waiting in the race. You don’t make a pit stop, there is hardly any overtaking. Everyone can have their own opinion, but I don’t think it’s that exciting.”