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Verstappen not afraid of Red Bull sacrificing 2022: "Fully agree with approach".
- GPblog.com
Mercedes has basically stopped developing the 2021 car, Toto Wolff indicated after the Styrian Grand Prix. According to Wolff, the reason for the gap towards Red Bull Racing is that the team of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez has continued to develop the RB16B in recent weeks. Verstappen was asked about this remark in the press conference.
Moreover, the 23-year-old Dutchman was asked if he doesn't think that the continued development of the current car is going to have an impact on 2022. "Of course, I don't know what’s going on with other teams but I know that of course, from our side, we do improve our car almost every race, which I think is very important – because we have a good opportunity to have a good season," he stated.
Verstappen relies on Red Bull
New regulations will be introduced to the pinnacle of motorsport, leaving many teams struggling to find their feet. After all, there's only $145 million to spend in total. "I’m confident with the people we have in the team that also the focus for next year is 100%. So, I think so far I don’t see that compromise – but of course, time will tell next year if it’s like that!"
In any case, one thing is certain: Verstappen fully supports the plans of his Austrian employer. "Yeah, I fully agree with the approach we have for this season," he clearly let it be known in conclusion.