Verstappen reveals what went wrong with RB22 despite impressive charge
That was a shame, in that respect." After a superb opening phase, the Dutchman was on course for a podium finish: "We were quickly up around the podium places, but somehow something still went wrong." Verstappen then explained what the problems were.
Key points
- I don't know what went wrong or what broke on the car, but it was basically undriveable.
- There was definitely something wrong with it." Verstappen is not surprised by his ability in the wet: "I'm not surprised myself, because I expect this of myself.
- It was clear that something wasn't right." Verstappen puts on a superb comeback drive Verstappen made a superb comeback during the opening phase of the race.
All in all, Verstappen is realistic: "Going from 21st to second is obviously great, but I'm always looking at what could be improved, and there was clearly something wrong with the car.
Additional details
- Speaking to Viaplay, Verstappen looked back on the race at Interlagos: "After my stint on the intermediates, it actually felt really bad.
- But when I looked at the cars around me, I realized that I actually had a lot of grip," said a smiling Verstappen.
- While most drivers keep following the car ahead, you just have to find the grip." Verstappen's ability to set himself apart from the rest in that regard comes from Jos: "I used to practise that with my father.
- Max Verstappen finished second in the Brazilian Grand Prix after a superb comeback drive.
- During the laps to the grid, Verstappen felt that the car was in good shape.
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