Suzuka (Japan): Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen said on Thursday that he hoped to bounce back at this week’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen failed to extend his run of 10 straight wins at last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, finishing fifth behind winner Carlos Sainz of Ferrari.
The flying Dutchman, who has won 12 of 15 races this season, is still a nailed-on certainty to win his third straight championship even though he can’t seal the deal this week in Suzuka.
“No emotion, we stopped winning for one race — shit happens, we won 10 in a row before that,” he said.
“Of course, I would have liked to have won there as well but we also know that there is always going to be a day where you have that weekend where you are not winning or things go wrong.”
Verstappen holds a whopping 151-point lead over Red Bull teammate and nearest championship challenger Sergio Perez with seven races to go. (AFP)
