Jos Verstappen: "It is exactly what Max needed"

"There has only been one qualifying session. That's why you have to stay careful," Verstappen sr. said in a conversation with Auto Bild. At the German medium, the former Formula 1 driver cites that Mercedes and Hamilton have dominated the last seven years in the pinnacle of motorsport. "We know what Lewis and Mercedes are capable of," he said.

Still, Max's victory in qualifying was cause for a small celebration."But yes, the start was perfect. Red Bull and Honda have done a great job over the winter. It's exactly what Max needed."

From 17:00 Sunday afternoon, the 23-year-old Limburger can take a shot at his eleventh Grand Prix victory in Formula 1. For this he must deal with Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.