Verstappen predicts title fight: 'Of course'

Max Verstappen could count on the support of many Dutch fans during the race weekend in Austria. After the race he said in the press conference of the FIA that he enjoyed the atmosphere that was present throughout the weekend.

While Verstappen managed to win the sprint race, this was not the case in Sunday's race. The Dutchman had a hard time keeping up with Charles Leclerc and eventually had to settle for second place. On the first lap of the race, he enjoyed the orange smoke on the track.

"It's a great colour anyways, so I don't mind driving through it," Verstappen said. "It's great to see so many fans coming here to Austria. Of course, unfortunately I couldn't give them a win today but I think second is still a decent result."

Verstappen expects challenging title fight with Leclerc

Leclerc's victory sees the Monegasque creep closer to Verstappen again in the world championship. The latter driver expects the title fight to continue for some time. "Of course, like it has been already the whole year. So I think that's great to see."