Max Verstappen had no shortage of jokes about McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix. In an interview, he casually commented on McLaren’s colours in comparison to his own fan base, who were cheering from the other side of the stands.
Verstappen expressed his excitement for Red Bull’s home race, praising the incredible orange-clad fans in the stands and the incredible atmosphere they created. He highlighted the overwhelming support he always receives at this event, highlighting the enthusiasm and energy his fans bring to the race weekend.
The Dutch driver pointed to the fans to his right and called them “good oranges”. He was referring to the orange-clad supporters, who were creating a positive and energetic atmosphere at the event. However, Verstappen joked when he noticed McLaren’s papaya orange presence behind him and called it “ugly”.
Max Verstappen delivered an exceptional performance during qualifying and the Sprint race of the Austrian Grand Prix. When asked if he felt unbeatable after taking pole position and a strong performance in the Sprint race, he acknowledged that the weekend had been promising so far, but remained cautious about the challenges ahead. Verstappen acknowledged that tire degradation could be a problem for them in the main race, reflecting a balanced optimism about his achievements and the obstacles he still faced.
Verstappen mentioned the hot climate and stressed the need to take care of the tyres due to the high temperature. He expressed optimism that they would maintain the same good balance they found in qualifying for Sunday’s race. The Dutch driver stressed the importance of maintaining balance in hot conditions for good tyre management and a strong race.
When asked if he felt unbeatable after taking pole position and performing well in the Sprint race, Verstappen responded by saying: “Well, we’ll see. It’s been a really good weekend so far. I’m still waiting for a difficult race with the degradation. » Despite his confidence, Verstappen recognized the challenges that awaited him in the race.
Max Verstappen’s confidence was evident as he had already shown his talent at the Red Bull Ring in previous races. The grandstands were filled with orange, showing their support for Red Bull and Verstappen, who were eager to take victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.
