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Verstappen happy with boost: 'But they are still very quick'

Verstappen happy with boost: 'But they are still very quick'

03-06-2021 20:21 Last update: 22:06

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Max Verstappen is looking forward to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a lot of confidence. The Dutchman has topped the Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in his career and is determined to stay that way for the foreseeable future.

Red Bull Racing put in a strong weekend with Verstappen two weeks ago in Monaco by finishing first. "It's a good boost for the team and we are very happy but we have to keep pushing," Verstappen stated in conversation with Sky Sports. "Mercedes might have had a difficult Monaco GP but they are still very quick. We'll see this weekend what they're going to do."

Verstappen feels that Mercedes will make it very difficult for him this weekend. "Because they still have a very good car. Monaco never really suited them, they have a very long wheel base that is not amazing round there but overall for the rest of the season it seems like it's quite a strong tool."

Experience at Mercedes

Mercedes invariably captured the world championship in recent years, so Verstappen knows full well that the team has the necessary experience. "They have been winning a lot of championships so they know what they have to do and I really expect them to bounce back strong."