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Jos Verstappen knew Max Verstappen was going for fastest lap

Fastest lap Verstappen: "I just knew he was going to do it"

20 March 2023 at 07:57
Last update 20 March 2023 at 07:58
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  • GPblog.com

Max Verstappen made up as much as he could on Sunday in Saudi Arabia by finishing second after starting from P15. At the last minute, he also grabbed an extra point for the fastest race lap.

Jos Verstappen saw it coming

Red Bull Racing has ended the past two races with a one-two finish. Verstappen won the first, while Sergio Perez won the second. As the fastest race lap in Bahrain went to Pierre Gasly, the fastest race lap in the hands of one of the Red Bull drivers was also the immediate decider on who would take the lead in the championship.

Jos Verstappen saw it coming when Perez still had the fastest lap behind his name in the final lap. Verstappen had to have that point no matter what. Formula1.co.uk quotes father Verstappen: "I just knew he was going to do it. Nice right? At least this way he stays leader in the championship."