F1 News: Red Bull's Max Verstappen FEARS rivals after impressive Spanish GP

Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Barcelona, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

Spanish Grand Prix

Verstappen FEARS rivals after impressive Spanish GP

Max Verstappen beat Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton in Spain

Originally written by Kevin McKenna. This version is a translation.

Monday 24 June 2024 22:00

Max Verstappen has shared his fears over improved pace from his Formula 1 rivals after winning the Spanish Grand Prix.

The Dutchman has just won his second consecutive grands prix in a row - which would usually see him sat in a comfortable manner.

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Starting from P2, the reigning world champion was caught off guard as Mercedes star George Russell moved round the outside going into Turn One to take an early lead ahead of Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Lewis Hamilton.

The 26-year-old made a quick recovery, however, successfully hunting the Brit down before sweeping past within a couple of laps.

Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton finished behind Max Verstappen in Spain

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Despite celebrating yet another good day's work, Verstappen revealed post-race that the speed of the McLaren was giving him food for thought ahead of next weekend's race in Austria.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I am very happy - getting the lead on Lap Two made my race, that is basically where we won.