In view of the GP of Abu Dhabi 2023, here are the words of the three-time world champion of Red Bull Max Verstappen.
Verstappen comments on the record he could break at the Abu Dhabi GP
The year is coming to an end, especially for the 2023 season, which has reached its end last race. And Abu Dhabi it is a stage very dear to the Dutchman (at the) wheel, having become Verstappen champion thanks to this GP for the first time since 2021.
GP Abu Dhabi, the interview for Max Verstappen begins: “What if I want 2023 to never end? Yes, certainly, But I hope it doesn't end too soon. What if I surpassed Vettel in number of victories [54 Ed.] it would be a number crazy. Obviously, it was a crazy year, it would clearly be very nice [beat Vettel's record]. However at the same time I focus a lot on what's in front of me. [the Abu Dhabi GP for Verstappen, Ed.] E let's hope even to have one more competitive car next year, so that we can build momentum and win other races".
The strengths and weaknesses of the Red Bulls
Then Verstappen is asked his favorite GPs this season (Abu Dhabi excluded, of course): “If I can remember one moment from this season so brilliant that it seems impossible? La comeback race in Miami, is that victory, it was really great! It was important. Then it was very nice to win at home Zandvoort and then also to Suzuka after the difficult weekend we had experienced in Singapore".
Max slows down in 2024. “We will try to improve, but it will be very difficult”
"How big a step forward will we have to make in view of next year? to maintain the lead? Well, it's hard to say. Surely we are also operating on our car to try to improve. The weak points of our car are what we are trying to work on, but it is very difficult. And also we also try to further enhance our strengths". Thus ends the interview in Abu Dhabi for Verstappen, who has won three GPs in a row here"What if there are weak points in our car? Of course there are! Like Singapore weekend, in general on city circuits we struggle a little more, for example also in Las Vegas. So, yes, low speed circuits are definitely not a strong point for our cars: the depressions, the curbs and so on. Those are the things we can on improve".
