Formula 1: Max Verstappen Opens Up on His Driving Style Ahead of RB20 Launch

Formula 1: Max Verstappen Opens Up on His Driving Style Ahead of RB20 Launch

Ero Samson
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
  • The countdown to the 2024 Formula 1 season is in full swing
  • Max Verstappen is eager to continue his dominance from 2023
  • The Red Bull star recently gave some insight into his racing style

As the anticipation for the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 season builds, numerous teams are diligently working to better their performance compared to the previous year.

Among the 10 teams set to compete, there is heightened curiosity surrounding Oracle Red Bull Racing and the nature of the car they will unveil for the 2024 season.

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F1 world champion, Max Verstappen poses for a photo with his trophies during Homecoming at the Red Bull Racing Factory. Image: Bob McCaffrey.
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In the preceding 2023 season, the Austrian constructor made waves with their RB19 car, showcasing an unprecedented level of dominance in the sport's 73-year history. Winning 21 out of 22 races, they only missed out on a Singapore Grand Prix win.

Max Verstappen, their ace driver, clinched victories in an impressive 19 out of the 21 races, raising discussions about his unique driving style and speculation regarding whether the car was tailored exclusively to him at the expense of his teammate, Sergio Perez.

However, as the 26-year-old driver gears up for the 2024 season, he has responded to queries about his driving style.

Verstappen on his driving style

The Dutch driver, who claimed his third consecutive drivers’ championship last season, recently gave an interview with media outlet Autosport.com. When faced with questions regarding his driving style, Verstappen said, as quoted by @redbulletin:

"When people ask you: 'What is your driving style?', I can’t tell you because it’s about being able to adapt to certain situations or what the car likes as well."

When quizzed further about what he would want from the team’s 2024 car, he added:

"What do I want? I want more grip. There are a lot of things that you want, and some things are not realistic. So, I just adapt to the car that I get given."

While the exact amount of grip in the 2024 Red Bull car remains uncertain, it can be widely agreed upon that the car, designed by technical officer Adrian Newey, will undoubtedly be another remarkable piece of engineering.

Checo Perez discloses 2024 F1 ambition

Sports Brief, in a previous report, highlighted that Red Bull Racing's Sergio Perez has outlined his F1 ambitions ahead of the 2024 racing season.

The Mexican, who finished second in the 2023 season behind Verstappen, hopes he can secure what would undoubtedly be a dream.

The 33-year-old also hoped to impress for the Austrian constructor throughout the season and not have the same issues from the last year.

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