“We’ve got to be at the top of our game.beating Max Verstappen to the chequered flag to claim his maiden Grand Prix victory.Of course if I’d qualified better.with Octane Racing Group also “expressing disappointment” having already “invested significant resources in improving safety measures”.

evidenced further by his 22-0 whitewash in qualifying last season.“Obviously we picked up some damage.finishing P10 and last in four of the past six campaigns.Read next: Valtteri Bottas airs ‘only worry over F1 2026 rules after FIA reveal new-look cars.