Contact UsDMCA policyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDisclaimerCookie Policy
Trending
How to Detect Malware in Your BrowserExploring the Benefits of Popular Dietary Supplements: What Science SaysUnderstanding Z-Library: Bottom line on Legality and SafetyThe healthcare sector is complex and ever-evolvingEstablishing a Comprehensive Patient Safety ProgramTips for Overcoming Substance Use DisorderHow To Recognize Signs of Mental IllnessLeveraging Fashion Trends While Maintaining IndividualityTips for Utilizing Knowledge Management ToolsTeam Collaboration: Using an Action Plan Template for Group Projects
Home › Sports

Max Verstappen issued Mercedes challenge by Christian Horner - 'If we beat them here'

Sanjay KanareJun 19, 2021Sports
Max Verstappen issued Mercedes challenge by Christian Horner - 'If we beat them here'

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has declared that if they can beat Mercedes at Paul Ricard, then they can “beat them anywhere” after Max Verstappen secured pole position ahead of the French Grand Prix.

Verstappen sent Lewis Hamilton a clear warning sign ahead of the race after taking his second pole position of the season around Paul Ricard, a first ever in France for Red Bull.

The Dutchman secured his fifth career pole position after a 1:29.990s lap which was 0.258s faster than Hamilton in second place with Valtteri Bottas starting third.

On a track that on paper should suit Mercedes, whose strength seems to be their aerodynamics, with their straight-line speed proving a massive asset.

Yet, with Verstappen over two tenths faster than the Mercedes in his Red Bull, his boss reckoned they could be in with a good chance on Sunday.

“It certainly gives us more confidence, but let’s see how tomorrow goes,” Horner told Sky Sports F1.

“But this circuit has been such a stronghold for Mercedes over the recent years, so if we can beat them here then really we can beat them anywhere.

JUST IN:
Lewis Hamilton ‘silenced the myth’ after out-qualifying Bottas

“So, there’s a lot at stake obviously, but the whole team is just working incredibly well, working long hours.

“It’s difficult this year because we’ve got the current car, next year’s car and the cost cap and everything else going on.

“But as a unit to see the whole team coming together as it is, putting this pressure on Mercedes is phenomenal.”

Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s team-mate, will start fourth on the grid, just behind the two Mercedes with Valtteri Bottas in third.

But Verstappen’s fastest lap lit up the timing screens, setting purple sector times, meaning the fastest lap time in that sector of the session, AND Horner explained why.

DON’T MISS:
Nico Rosberg has Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton suspicion 
Max Verstappen facing last Lewis Hamilton chance before new era
French Grand Prix qualifying results RECAP: Verstappen seals pole

“We’ve taken a bit of downforce out of the car, you can probably see by the size of the rear wing between us and Mercedes,” continued Horner.

“We’re using less energy in sector two so we’re going faster down the straight as we’ve got less resistance, but we’re still managing to do a pretty good time in sector three so that’s helping us generate a competitive lap time round here.

“Hopefully, it’ll be good for the race tomorrow.”

Verstappen, who leads the championship by four points over Hamilton, took the lead of the standings with victory in Monte Carlo earlier in the month.

And the Dutchman said he was keen to show what he can do around a ‘normal’ circuit, rather than a street circuit.

He added: “I am actually [confident]. The car felt good yesterday in FP2 so I’m looking forward to it.

“I mean so far it’s been a really positive weekend on a track where normally it’s been a bit difficult for us.

“Yesterday FP2 was a bit of a turnaround and we just made it even better today.

“Of course, to get pole position was really nice, but no points are scored today [in qualifying] but for us it’s a great day.

“We have to finish it off tomorrow and try and get the 25 points that we lost in Baku. It’s a great performance from our side and I hope that we can keep it up.”

Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook

We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.

For all the latest Sports News Click Here 

 For the latest news and updates, follow us on Google News. 

Read original article here

Denial of responsibility! TechAzi is an automatic aggregator around the global media. All the content are available free on Internet. We have just arranged it in one platform for educational purpose only. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content and do not want us to publish your materials on our website, please contact us by email – [email protected]. The content will be deleted within 24 hours.

CategorySports

Related News