Verstappen has fun after humiliating competition: 'Was so far ahead'

The reporter asks Verstappen if he was celebrating before the final corner. ''Yes, I said to GP (Gianpiero Lambiase) 'take a look at the onboard. A Formula 1 car is obviously not made for drifting, with a rally car it could have been even more so, but that's a bit trickier with an F1 car. We were obviously very far ahead so having a bit of fun is allowed."

How Verstappen's race went

About the race itself, Verstappen was also enthusiastic: "Yes, the adjustments we made yesterday (Saturday) made it a bit easier to drive, especially with the exits of the corners. Then you can drive better and put better on your tyres."

The restarts also went perfectly for Verstappen. "Yes, the first one went very well and the second one too, only then I braked in turn six. But the restarts themselves went well yes." Did everything go 100 per cent right then? "This track is very heavy on the tyres though, especially the front left. You have to manage that. Still, with that managing I was able to gain four, five tenths per lap, so then I think it's fine."