Verstappen expects to fight for victory in Jeddah

      Reigning world champion Max Verstappen is optimistic about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver noted that the characteristics of the Jeddah track are suitable for the car, and he expects to show results close to the result of the Japanese Grand Prix, in which he won.

      Max Verstappen: "The weekend in Bahrain turned out to be quite difficult for us and did not go as we expected. There were some problems that set us back. The team has a lot to do with the car to get us back to the positions we need to be in.

      Last year, the track in Jeddah suited us. It's a fast semi-urban racing circuit that's fun to drive. Usually there is not such high tire degradation here, so the race should be better for us.

      The final breakthrough in this structured series of stages is ahead. Hopefully, we will achieve more speed and perform the same way as in Japan."

      Yuki Tsunoda: "I am very happy that I earned my first points with Red Bull Racing in Bahrain. I continue to get used to driving this car – we managed to overcome the difficulties we faced in training and demonstrate a good pace. Of course, I want to perform better, and as I get used to the team, I will demand more from myself.

      The team wants to claim higher positions at the start, and we are working together to achieve this. I have much more information at my disposal to select settings, and I study every day with the engineers. My goal for the stage in Saudi Arabia is to achieve a good result in qualifying.

      We are waiting for a track whose characteristics are very different from the previous one – its difficulties are associated with closely spaced walls and asphalt pavement. We will try to get the car into the optimal operating range, and I will do everything I can to bring the team a good result."