Ralf Schumacher: I have to take back what I said!

      Ralf Schumacher was impressed by Max Verstappen's victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Before the race weekend in Baku, Ralf had suggested that it would be difficult for Max on the street circuit, given his past performances in Azerbaijan, but after the convincing win he admitted he had been wrong to doubt the Dutchman.

      "Max's victory was a big surprise for me," Ralf Schumacher said on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast. "But in any case, what does it matter what I said before? Of course, I have to take my words back!

      I didn't expect such a performance from Max, because in previous years Sergio Perez had been very close to Max in Baku. Last year he outqualified his teammate, which was quite a rare occurrence. But you have to admit that the car wasn't that good either.

      This time everything went perfectly. Max's performance was magnificent, and Red Bull also did an excellent job. Judging by the statistics alone, Max had a superb race compared to other rounds this season."