Verstappen fears Canadian GP: 'Won't be our strongest weekend'

A sixth place and not being able to play any significant role are not things Max Verstappen is used to. For more than two years, the Dutchman dominated Formula 1 with Red Bull Racing, but in recent races it appears that wins are no longer a foregone conclusion. Indeed, the RB20 is struggling on certain circuits, as was the case last Sunday in Monaco. Annoying news for his fans: Verstappen expects the next Grand Prix in Canada to be difficult as well.

"Yes, I mean, we have to wait and see.," the Red Bull Racing driver told reporters after the race in Monte Carlo. "New surface as well, I think that might always give you some surprises. But it's probably also not going to be our strongest weekend because of that. But probably a little bit better than here.."

A year ago, Verstappen won the Grand Prix in Montreal. That's not a certainty for '24, as the competition has gotten pretty close. Still, Verstappen is not worried about the championship. "Well, I knew that it was never going to be like last year. To have a season like that is quite rare."

"But also, I don't really think about championship position or whatever. There are so many races left. Some races are a bit better for us. Some are probably a bit worse for us. At the end of the day, it all works out," said Verstappen, before he has just under two weeks off until Canada is on the cards.