Max and GP break down their third championship win
Nov 7, 2023
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Three-time World Champion Max Verstappen and his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase discuss their record-breaking season, their on and off-track relationship, and their iconic partnership. They also share their experience of winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix on Max's debut in a Red Bull car. Additionally, they take on the challenge of identifying the year and race from their famous radio exchanges.
Max Verstappen recounts his first Formula 1 race win on a track he was still getting accustomed to, achieving a dream come true moment.
Max and his race engineer, Jan Piero Lambierzi, emphasize the significance of their strong working relationship, with seamless communication and shared goal of achieving the best performance.
Deep dives
Max Verstappen's First Race Win
Max Verstappen recounts his first Formula 1 race win, which took place on a track he was still getting accustomed to. Despite feeling nervous and not expecting anything significant, Max found himself in the lead after two Mercedes cars retired. He managed to hold off Kimi Räikkönen and secure the victory, achieving a dream come true moment.
The Importance of a Strong Driver-Engineer Relationship
Max and his race engineer, Jan Piero Lambierzi, emphasize the significance of their strong working relationship. They have developed a deep understanding of each other's needs, making communication on technical aspects seamless. They share a competitive drive and have experienced fiery conversations on the radio, which may seem like arguments to outsiders but are simply reflections of their shared goal of achieving the best performance.
Continuous Pursuit of Excellence
Max and GP constantly strive for perfection and are driven by their insatiable desire to win. Despite their dominant season, they remain motivated and refuse to settle for anything less than their best. The pursuit of excellence extends beyond race weekends as they push themselves and the team to improve and never become complacent.
Potential Future in Endurance Racing
When considering the possibility of competing together in another motorsport discipline, Max and Jan Piero express interest in endurance racing, highlighting events like the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. They appreciate the different challenges and the shared responsibility they would have as part of a team effort, showing openness to new experiences beyond Formula 1.
Nicola Hume speaks to three-time World Champion Max Verstappen and his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase about their record-breaking season which saw Max clinch the F1 driver’s championship in Qatar.
Max and GP share what its been like to lead so many races from the front, some secrets on their relationship both on-track and off-track and just how their iconic partnership began. Also, in our 'Oracle Red Bull Racing in 100 Objects' section, Max and GP share what it was like to win the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix on Max’s debut in a Red Bull car.
Finally, they take on the HP Poly Challenge, as they have to identify the year and race from three of their famous radio exchanges.
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