Verstappen expects strong race: "At least a podium is the goal"

18:12, 27 Aug 2022
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Max Verstappen proved inimitable in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. The championship leader impressed with a near-perfect lap, which, even without a second run, gave him a lead of over six tenths over second-placed Carlos Sainz. For the race on Sunday, he expects to reach at least the podium.

Verstappen expects strong race

In front of the Viaplay camera, Verstappen explains that Red Bull Racing made some small adjustments prior to qualifying. "The whole weekend just felt fine, and of course, you always try to make small adjustments to improve the car a bit more. That's what we did for qualifying, and I was very happy with it," the Dutchman began.

Verstappen's qualifying was focused on beating title rival Charles Leclerc, who starts just behind the Red Bull driver from P16. "That was the goal, but of course in the end you just try to be first in qualifying," continued the reigning world champion. "The feeling was just good and then of course you just go for it." His expectations for the race? "At least a podium is the goal with a car that is going so well.

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F1isBack 27 August 2022 at 21:27+ 31513

Max is a beast. Bring it on.

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Mark from Canada 27 August 2022 at 20:32+ 10415

At least a podium includes the top step, of course

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Cristi 27 August 2022 at 18:53+ 9975

Podium is realistic, but a win could also be on the cards. The car is great, Max is at his best, he is simply on fire right now. He needs all the pieces together for tomorrow, but it's doable for sure

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YenneferOfVengerberg 27 August 2022 at 18:50+ 943

This guy lost to Ric in his season 3 of F1. Gets a tow from teammate and runs away without giving it back to him.

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This has been MANIPULATED, man! 27 August 2022 at 19:33+ 877

Your buddy Vegan very quite ! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha .

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Wim Horst 27 August 2022 at 19:36+ 6844

this is Vegan or legend!

Redhat 28 August 2022 at 24:22+ 216

Still crying Vegan??

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Wim Horst 27 August 2022 at 19:41+ 6844

always something to moan about, get a life it only F1 should be fun to watch, tomorrow Mercedes drivers only look in there mirrors and say that guy is coming fast, why how !

peluka 28 August 2022 at 03:35+ 35

After reading a few of your posts in the different articles on this site, I have to feel sorry for you that just about everybody ignores your pityful remarks. I guess you are Vegan reborn hahahahaha.

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YenneferOfVengerberg 28 August 2022 at 05:49+ 943

Thank you. Online acceptance makes up 100% of my protein intake.

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Ludizapoli 27 August 2022 at 18:31+ 7254

What was not to be revealed with a flexible floor?

maverick75 27 August 2022 at 18:27+ 18743

Oh yeah, baby!! Let's go for the win!!

ALO 14 27 August 2022 at 18:26+ 495

Of course it is, he knows what he's driving.

Gary Stanley 27 August 2022 at 18:23+ 156

Wow - the most dominant qualifying of the year! So much for the TD having an effect of Red Bull and Ferrari. Can see the zero pod design for Merc for 2023 being sent to the shredder now!! .......... haha

maverick75 27 August 2022 at 18:28+ 18743

Wolff is going to break a few more things. ???

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kakha_k 27 August 2022 at 18:17+ 2269

Utterly realistic.

Verstappen_is_king 27 August 2022 at 18:18+ 9233

A win is definitely possible and lapping Lewis will bring a bonus

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Wim Horst 27 August 2022 at 18:32+ 6844

I hope George is happy, waking red bull up, with is words it well bring them closer to us, it won't help them. hahaha 2 seconds behind, let's see what toto wants to change with help from the fia.

Verstappen_is_king 27 August 2022 at 18:50+ 9233

Toto will ask for better tyres now

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This has been MANIPULATED, man! 27 August 2022 at 19:33+ 877

No kidding he will