Max after Friday in Sao Paulo: 'I knew that it was going to be difficult'

Published on 13 November 2021 by Kees-Jan Koster

On Friday after the first free practice and qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, Max spoke to Ziggo Sport’s Olav Mol.

You had to go for a doping check? Max: “Yes, that happens a couple of times a year, it was a bit strange that it happened this time on a Friday and it took a while before I was able to go to the toilet. After qualifying I cannot pee on command, as you are more dehydrated than normal.”

When Olav asked if they gave him some more water to drink Max says: “Yes, I think I drank one and a half litre of water, and I had to go twice to the toilet in ten minutes time.”

Did the track change since 2019? “Yes, it is a bit more bumpy, not too much of a difference, so it is fine.”

Is it easy to attack on this track? Max: “Yes, you can but the tyres are heating up quickly so that could make a difference. Today it was relatively cold in comparison to Sunday, so that will change the balance of the car.”

Are you happy overall? Max: “Yes, I did not expect to be on pole, with Lewis taking a new engine, we know that when Mercedes take a new engine that they can crank it up for the first weekend, and then the power will come down slowly. So I know it was going to be difficult.”

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