Max Verstappen believes he might be again on prime on the Japanese Grand Prix following Red Bull’s off-colour exhibiting in Singapore.
Red Bull have dominated the Formula One roost all 12 months – with 14 victories from 14 previous to Sunday’s spherical within the metropolis state, whereas Verstappen had been unbeaten in his final 10 appearances, setting a brand new report of consecutive wins alongside the best way.
But the Dutch driver and Red Bull lastly met their match on the distinctive, low-speed, high-downforce Marina Bay Circuit.
Verstappen certified eleventh earlier than driving again to fifth, taking the chequered flag 21 seconds behind Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz – the Spaniard changing into the primary non-Red Bull winner of the 12 months.
However, Verstappen, victorious at 12 of the 15 rounds to this point, expects the fast-flowing Suzkua monitor will see him return to successful methods.
“Yes, that is the target,” he stated. “This track is so different to Suzuka and it doesn’t relate.
“We have learned a bit from today, and have a few ideas with what we got wrong yesterday. I cannot go into details but I feel good about Suzuka.”
Verstappen completed three locations forward of team-mate Sergio Perez to increase his championship lead from 145 factors to 151.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is assured he’ll get again on monitor at Suzuka
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Verstappen can now not safe his third world title at subsequent weekend’s race in Japan, with the Qatar Grand Prix on October 8 a potential vacation spot for his coronation.
Red Bull’s failure to win ends their bid to turn out to be the primary crew in historical past to undergo a season unbeaten.
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“We never expected it,” Red Bull crew principal Christian Horner stated. “To have got through 14 races, in multiple conditions, is beyond our wildest imaginings. It is a hell of a run.
“We knew it had to come to an end at some point. Max has won 10 in a row and that is insanity.
“The only driver who has done nine is Sebastian (Vettel) in one of our cars so to have the first and second most winningest drivers in F1 is great – even if statistics apparently don’t matter. This kind of dominance is testimony to everyone involved.”
