"Of course, we hope that he can, but he’s not in the fastest car, otherwise he would win all the races."
The Red Bull driver clinched his fourth title with a P5 finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inboxMax has won just one race since the Spanish Grand Prix amid McLaren and Ferrari’s up-turn in form.While they’ve made this year’s car easier to drive, it’s rarely been quicker than the McLaren or Ferrari in recent rounds.
When asked about next year: “Nobody can answer that. Of course, we hope that he can, but he’s not in the fastest car, otherwise he would win all the races. Things have to improve to be competitive next year.The 52-year-old admitted he was “nervous” ahead of the race - even if he wasn’t present in the Red Bull garage in Las Vegas.
“I was nervous, I woke up at four in the morning and couldn’t sleep”, he added. “There is always that tension, but he did it. Maybe not in the way Max would’ve wanted it, but the main thing is that he did. “I wasn’t feeling great; I had a bit of a flu. So I’d rather stay away so I don’t pass it on to Max. There’s also the time difference and I’m having to do some prep for a race myself.”
“We had a lead, but it all depended on the development of the car. I wasn’t always positive, but Max showed everyone what he’s made off, especially in Brazil. What he did there was unreal and really won him this title.” With a sharp eye for F1’s controversies and storylines, Connor is the heartbeat of our unbiased reporting.
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