Verstappen's sights set on Baku challenge after unexpected win

Speaking on the eve of the Azerbaijan weekend, the four-time world champion stated: "Monza was an incredible race for us and we made a good step forward with where we want to be with the setup of the car.

Verstappen hopes to secure another strong result on a track that demands as much straight-line speed as Monza, and where as in the Italian track last season, he struggled significantly, as he failed to find the right configuration for his RB20, where teammate Perez did succeed, tipping him to fight for a podium until an untimely crash with Carlos Sainz put him out of the race, suggesting Red Bull's potential in the 2024 edition of the race.

"We are now back to the flyaways in Baku and it is always a bit more of a challenge on the street circuit," he added.

Last weekend, the Dutch driver visited the historic Nordschleife circuit with the goal of obtaining the A permit, which qualifies him to race in the GT3 class and, most notably, the legendary 24 Hours of Nürburgring—a goal he has long pursued.

In a recent interview with Sport.de, Helmut Marko confirmed that Verstappen will be able to participate next year, as the event does not conflict with the Formula 1 calendar.