Max Verstappen expects a physically demanding race in Miami
Max Verstappen is ready to face a physically demanding Miami Grand Prix as he looks to continue Red Bull’s dominant start to the season.
Verstappen leads teammate Sergio Perez by 25 points heading into the weekend.
Max Verstappen anticipates physically demanding race
Perez is closely tailed by the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
Last season Red Bull secured a one-two finish in Miami.
Verstappen says that the track has always been a physically demanding one.
The reigning world champion will be wearing a special helmet to inspire US fans.
“I will be looking forward to racing in my new special edition USA helmet this weekend and wearing the design that reflects the fans’ passion for the sport,” Verstappen said in quotes provided to The South African.
“Miami is always one of the most physical tracks, especially with the heat and humidity, but we are looking forward to the challenge this weekend. It’s an interesting circuit with a real mix of corners and long straights, so it will be critical to extract learnings from the car where we can over the weekend.
“The track is good for racing, with some high-speed sections, so it makes it more interesting with this being the second Sprint race in a row. It is always a busy weekend on and off the track for the Team and we have had some good memories at this track; Miami doesn’t disappoint in creating a fun and exciting atmosphere for the fans.
“I will be looking forward to racing in my new special edition USA helmet this weekend and wearing the design that reflects the fans’ passion for the sport.”
Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen. Image: Giuseppe CACACE / AFP
Back in Miami, ready to fire
Verstappen’s teammate Perez is one of five drivers to secure a points finish in every race so far this season.
Perez expects his Red Bull to continue the performances that have put the team on top of the constructor’s championship.
“The car has felt in a great place recently and has been really performing for us,” Perez said.
We are back in Miami again and it’s always nice to be in Florida. I feel really at home here, the South American and LATAM following for me is crazy and I feel a lot of love from all the fans, wherever I am in Miami.
“To celebrate that I have a special helmet for this race, honouring all the countries I feel a special sense of support from. You might also get a surprise by the alligator inspiration, which is a nod to Florida!
“Hopefully we have the bite on track too, this weekend.
“Max Verstappen expects a physically demanding race in MiamiThe car has felt in a great place recently and has been really performing for us. It’s another Sprint event, which makes things very tricky in terms of getting the set-up in the car perfect but we learnt a lot in China about how to maximise our time.
“It’s set to be another hot weekend in Miami, which brings challenges as drivers physically but we will aim to overcome everything thrown at us and come out on top.”