Verstappen: "Great for Honda, this is their first podium since 2008"

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has started the new Formula 1 season well. The Dutchman finished third and spoke with Jack Plooij from Ziggo after the race.

"Yes, I was very happy to overtake Vettel on this difficult circuit," Verstappen said.

Towards the end of the race, Verstappen had a chance to take Lewis Hamilton. But a trip over the grass at turn one ended his hopes.

“I adjusted something and then I braked. In the end, it didn't make sense, because you can't catch up here. Lewis had too much speed compared to Vettel," said Verstappen.

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