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Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 22, 2022 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the race REUTERS/Nacho Doce TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 22, 2022 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the race REUTERS/Nacho Doce TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
There is no doubt that F1 world champion Max Verstappen is a generational talent. He is one of the most skilled drivers behind the wheel that the sport has ever seen. But one of his most fascinating skills is how quickly he adapts to a track.
The Red Bull driver sets the timings charts ablaze after just a couple of laps on the track. Max mentioned that this is a practice that he and his father implemented when they were coming up in the junior categories.
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Max Verstappen reveals why he is so quick in adapting to a new track
The Red Bull driver is one of the most straight forwards drivers on the grid and wants to get on to racing as soon as possible. Since his early days, Verstappen mentioned he did not like to waste time by adjusting to the track the whole day.
“When we got to a new circuit, the gas went straight on. We didn’t approach it like, well, we’ve got all day. Because you don’t. I also think it’s nice and important to be fast right away. Otherwise, it’s just irritating,” said Max. [Translated using Google]
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Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 21, 2022, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen reacts after qualifying in second place REUTERS/Nacho Doce
“Yes, of course. You want to be in front of it every training session. Although it’s about being ready in qualifying: that’s the most important thing,” said the world champion.
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This was a skill that was introduced to him by his father, Jos Verstappen. The former F1 driver mentioned he would not pressure his son for this practice but gave him limited time to adapt to the track.
The Dutch driver revealed he gave his son just two laps to adapt
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Just like Max, Jos, also believes that one must not spoil the opportunity and time in front of them. He would only give Max two laps to get used to the track.
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JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN – JANUARY 31: Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Scuderia Toro Rosso poses with his father Jos Verstappen after unveiling the new STR10 during previews ahead of Formula One Winter Testing at Circuito de Jerez on January 31, 2015, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
“I always gave Max two laps to be up to speed. Well, I actually thought that was a lot. No, the pressure wasn’t on, but I told him. Max was unconsciously working on that,” said Jos.
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This is one of the things that separate Max from the rest of the grid in F1. The Dutch driver is just getting started and has many more years in the pocket to show his full potential.
