F1 News: Max Verstappen On Austin Sprint Win - "Bit Of Fun"

Max Verstappen has reflected on yet another 2023 victory.

Max Verstappen showcased his ongoing dominance in the Austin Sprint Race, securing another victory. The Red Bull ace capitalised on his pole position and won with a seven-second lead over Lewis Hamilton who crossed the line in second position.

Key Takeaways:

• Max Verstappen cruised to victory in the Austin Sprint Race.
• Despite Red Bull's initial struggles this weekend, Verstappen found the desired pace, clinching the sprint race win with a notable seven-second lead over Lewis Hamilton.
• Starting from P6 in the main Grand Prix presents a new challenge for Verstappen, but the Dutchman is optimistic and eager for a battle.

Sharing his excitement, Verstappen reflected on the initial moments of the race during his post-race interview with David Coulthard:

"It was quite tight. Luckily, there was a lot of space going into Turn 1, so that helps.

"After that, we could do our own race and control the pace a bit. We then had a bit of fun at the end, pushing a bit more."

Discussing the strategic advantage of DRS, he added:

"The DRS with such big wings on this track, it's quite powerful. Once I cleared the DRS, we all settled in our own rhythm, and I think the pace of our car was very good."

The forthcoming Grand Prix, however, presents a new set of challenges for the Dutch driver. Despite dominating the sprint race, Verstappen will start from the sixth position. 

"Starting P6 is going to be a bit different than today. It makes it interesting, and hopefully, we can have a bit of fun. Of course, we want to win."

Austin GP Results: Max Verstappen Wins The Sprint Race

Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez, who is currently defending P2 in the drivers' championship crossed the line in fifth position.