Max Verstappen’s father Jos says his crew should make modifications to enhance regardless of their newest championship success.
Pink Bull skilled a downturn in type after Verstappen gained seven of the primary 10 races this yr. Lando Norris made inroads into his championship benefit, however Verstappen struck again within the final two rounds and clinched the drivers’ championship in Las Vegas final weekend.
His father Jos, who began over 100 grands prix throughout his profession, criticised Pink Bull’s management earlier this yr when crew principal Christian Horner was investigated over alleged inappropriate behaviour in direction of a member of employees. Horner denied the accusations and was cleared following an inner investigation.
Pink Bull has additionally misplaced a number of senior crew figures throughout the yr together with chief technical officer Adrian Newey, sporting director Jonathan Wheatley and head of technique Will Courtenay. Following his son’s championship victory final weekend, Jos Verstappen stated modifications are wanted on the crew to carry them again to their finest.
“In fact, we hope that he can [win more titles], however he’s not within the quickest automobile, in any other case he would win all of the races,” he advised their official web site. “Issues have to enhance to be aggressive subsequent yr. The crew is aware of what wants to alter, so it’s as much as them to get it collectively.”
Verstappen clinched the championship by ending fifth in final weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. He gained the race 12 months in the past and his father, who was not at this weekend’s race, believes he would have most popular to clinch the title in fashion.
“I wasn’t feeling nice,” he stated. “I had a little bit of [flu]. So I’d moderately keep away so I don’t cross it on to Max. There’s additionally the time distinction and I’m having to do some prep for a race myself.”
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“I used to be nervous, I awoke at 4 within the morning and couldn’t sleep,” he added. “There may be at all times that rigidity, however he did it. Possibly not in the best way Max would’ve wished it, however the principle factor is that he did.”
Verstappen’s father named his Brazilian Grand Prix victory – his solely win for the reason that Spanish Grand Prix in June – as his finest efficiency this yr.
“Brazil was simply probably the most superb second. The best way he drove all the best way from the again and saved clocking quickest laps within the final ten laps, that basically sealed the title in my eyes.”
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