4-time Method 1 champion Max Verstappen has mirrored on his extraordinary maiden victory on the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix.
Talking throughout a video with F1, Verstappen not too long ago opened up in regards to the whirlwind of feelings and the immense strain that accompanied his sensational debut for Pink Bull.
Promoted to the Milton Keynes outfit mid-season, the Dutchman was thrust into the highlight in Barcelona. “That was a loopy one,” Verstappen mentioned. “In fact, simply being promoted to Pink Bull after which leaping in, not likely anticipating something, simply making an attempt to attain good factors.”
Nonetheless, after a dramatic first lap, which included a crash between the 2 Mercedes team-mates, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, Verstappen discovered himself with the chance for a podium end.
“However after lap one, I believe the chance was there for a podium,” he continued. “To finish up successful the race is simply loopy. I’ve no different phrases for that as a result of it was so hectic the entire weekend already, or the week main as much as it.”
Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing, Daniel Ricciardo, Pink Bull Racing, Group Principal Christian Horner
Photograph by: Clive Mason/Getty Photos
Including to the strain, Verstappen had the looming presence of Ferrari veteran Kimi Raikkonen within the ultimate stint of the race.
“After which, not likely figuring out the automobile but, the primary time doing a race distance in it, I used to be simply studying all the best way. After which I had Kimi behind me, making an attempt to cross me,” Verstappen added.
“So there was quite a lot of strain, however on the finish of the day we managed to maintain it within the lead and a really emotional first win, that is for certain.”
Since his maiden win in 2016, Verstappen has gained 70 extra grands prix, secured 127 podium finishes, 4 consecutive championships between 2021 and 2024, and 48 pole positions. He presently sits seventh within the 2026 drivers’ standings with 26 factors after a rocky begin to the season for Pink Bull.
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