Verstappen achieved a 12-point lead over Lewis Hamilton on the prime of the drivers’ championship in F1 with victory in France final weekend, overtaking the Briton on the penultimate lap.
Hamilton repeatedly referred to Red Bull’s straight-line speed at Paul Ricard, saying Mercedes couldn’t compete.
Red Bull’s efficiency in France got here after the introduction of a brand new energy unit of Honda, which occurs to be the second engine of the yr utilized by its pilots of the three who can journey with out being penalized. However efficiency enhancements are prohibited in energy items and solely modifications made for reliability causes between completely different specs are allowed.
Christian Horner mentioned after France that he was “baffled” by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s feedback on Red Bull’s energy unit efficiency, pointing to the “a lot smaller rear wing” the staff had been utilizing to assist your efficiency in a straight line.
Wolff clarified in Styria that he was not referring to the engine, however Horner responded to Hamilton’s theories.
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On the press convention after his pole place this Saturday for the Styrian Grand Prix, Verstappen answered a query concerning the Honda engine’s efficiency at altitude and highlighted Red Bull’s low downforce rear wing.
“I feel subsequent time I’m going to convey an impression of the distinction of the rear wing that we’re operating, after which I’m going at hand it over to all journalists,” Verstappen mentioned.
“As a result of I’ve been getting these questions (for) two or three weeks, that we’re very quick on the straight, and sure we’re. However have a look at our rear wing. I don’t assume it’s precisely the identical.”
“Certainly, Honda has performed an awesome job in comparison with final yr. However from our first engine to the one now we have now within the automotive, it’s all reliability enhancements, and there’s no clear benefit in phrases of pure energy.
“So I’m going to activate my printer subsequent time, and I’m going to ship some photos.”
Verstappen managed to overhaul Mercedes by two tenths of a second on the Red Bull Ring to take pole on a observe the place energy is vital on account of his lengthy straight traces.
Hamilton once more referenced the straight line speed of the Red Bull RB16B after qualifying.
“They’ve obtained again to straight line speed right here this weekend, one thing that’s tough for us to compete with,” mentioned Hamilton.
“However I’m very proud of the staff for preserving pushing exhausting and never leaving a stone unturned.”
Gallery: Saturday’s pictures from the Styrian F1 Grand Prix
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Pole Winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, at Parc Ferme
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Pole Winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, at Parc Ferme
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Pole Winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, at Parc Ferme
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Pole Winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, at Parc Ferme
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Pole winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, at Parc Ferme celebrates with the staff
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Second place Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
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Second place Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
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Second place Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes congratulates pole winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, at Parc Ferme
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Second place Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes congratulates pole winner Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, at Parc Ferme
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Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing C41
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21, and Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, return to the storage
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Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M
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Esteban Ocon, Alpine A521
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21
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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M
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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Mick Schumacher, Haas VF-21
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Mick Schumacher, Haas VF-21, comes out of the storage
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Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri AT02
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21, outdoors the Aston Martin storage
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Picture by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Photographs
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin AMR21, comes out of the storage
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Picture by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Photographs
Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Racing RB16B
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Racing RB16B
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Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Racing RB16B, exits the storage
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Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri AT02
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Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photographs
Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri AT02, sale del storage
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Picture by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Photographs
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21
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Picture by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Photographs
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR21
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Foto de: Charles Coates / Motorsport Photographs
Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M
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Foto de: Charles Coates / Motorsport Photographs
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