Max looks ahead to Canada and Baku: “Aim for a podium”

Published on 03 June 2016 by Niels Hendrix

Looking ahead to the next Grand Prix, in one week time in Canada, Max Verstappen thinks a nice result should be possible. 

“The Montreal track is quite special as it has a lot of long straights and then slow corners with low grip so we have to find the right balance with our setup. I like the braking area heading into the last hairpin where there are a lot of people watching who always cheer us on. You’re very close to the walls so there is a special feeling to drive there. Hopefully with the new engine update it should be a positive race for us. We’ll try and aim for a podium.”

“Then after Canada we’re heading to Baku. My dad has raced there back in 2012, and I’ve watched the races online and some parts of the track are pretty similar. He was pretty positive about the whole city in general saying it’s a nice place to go so I’m looking forward to it. 
“The track looks very interesting because it has such a long straight for a street circuit which will be difficult for the wing setting because on a street circuit you want lots of downforce but with such a long straight you have to find a good compromise.”

“Baku is new for everyone. You start from zero which I always like, and it’s always good to discover new countries and new tracks.”