![]() (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Charles Leclerc – 3rd I am looking forward to the summer break and going into the second half of the season to come back even stronger.” SPA, BELGIUM – JULY 30: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner celebrate after the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Jin Spa, Belgium. ![]() Max did a tremendous job and it overall was a great Team result. We have the summer break to make sure we stay on top of things and have some time to reset. Two podiums in a row now and our main objective is to continue to stay on the podium. I ended up slipping on Turn 11 due to the tricky conditions so we wanted to then look after the car, manage the tyres and keep the position. After he overtook, it was all about bringing it home for the Team and managing the pace until the end, that was the main objective. The race started really well and then Max came through strong, especially on the second stint where he pulled away. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) Sergio Perez – 2nd We’re definitely enjoying the moment but we also want to keep this momentum and level for a long time, so hopefully after the summer break we’re strong again in Zandvoort.” SPA, BELGIUM – JULY 30: Greg Resson a tyre technician at Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing and The Netherlands and Sergio Perez of Mexico and Red Bull Racing during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Jin Spa, Belgium. The first half of the season has been much better than anyone would have ever dreamt of, how we are performing as a Team and winning so many races in a row is incredible. GP and I were just having a laugh today, we’re honest with each other and that’s how we operate, there’s no need to worry. “I knew that the car was going to be quick today, and this is one of the best tracks to drive when you have a good car. Oscar Piastri, on the podium in the Sprint Race, was unable to replicate his success after contact from Carlos Sainz saw the Australian’s race end at the first corner of the opening lap. ![]() Perez did his job, bringing his car home for a Red Bull 1-2, while Charles Leclerc made a welcome return to the podium.įurther back Lewis Hamilton was able to spoil the Red Bull party in the smallest of ways, pitting for a fresh set of rubber with two laps to go to snatch the bonus point for the fastest lap. Max Verstappen was never troubled at Spa, qualifying on Pole for both the Sprint Race and Sunday race, as well as winning both races comfortably.Īlthough the Dutchman started the feature race from sixth place due to a five-place penalty for a new gearbox, victory was never in doubt as he cruised up to, then overtook his teammate Sergio Perez, before easing to a 22 second victory. Christian Horner – Red Bull Team Principal.
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