Verstappen: Crimson Bull ‘complicated’ points | FIA report ‘good for present’

 Verstappen: Red Bull 'complex' issues |  FIA report 'good for show'

Max Verstappen speaks solely to Sky Sports activities F1 forward of the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia this weekend; Watch the complete interview as we cowl – qualifier prep begins at 4pm on Saturday and race prep begins at 4.30pm on Saturday

Final replace: 3/24/22 8:02 PM

Max Verstappen sits down with Paul di Resta to discuss Red Bull's engine problems that made him retire from the Bahrain Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen sits down with Paul di Resta to debate Crimson Bull’s engine issues that made him retire from the Bahrain Grand Prix

Max Verstappen sits down with Paul di Resta to debate Crimson Bull’s engine issues that made him retire from the Bahrain Grand Prix

Max Verstappen says Crimson Bull is “nonetheless trying into the ‘complicated’ points” that led to their two automobiles being retired for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Verstappen and teammate Sergio Perez each suffered main podium reliability failures within the closing levels of final weekend’s race, leaving the pre-event favorites lower than a degree away.

The crew initially mentioned the issue was with the automobiles’ gasoline pump and Verstappen spoke solely to Sky Sports activities F1 on Thursday in regards to the considerations.

“We’re nonetheless trying into the precise purpose for this as a result of it seems to be very complicated,” Verstappen mentioned.

Carlos Sainz beats Max Verstappen as he is forced to retire due to technical errors in his car.

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Carlos Sainz beats Max Verstappen as he’s pressured to retire as a consequence of technical errors in his automotive.

Carlos Sainz beats Max Verstappen as he’s pressured to retire as a consequence of technical errors in his automotive.

“Principally what occurred is that there was no gasoline going into the engine anymore, the engine stopped sooner or later!”

The second race of the F1 2023 race, the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia, can be this weekend.

“Hopefully it is going to be mounted on Sunday, however to date – I’ve simply made it to the monitor so I have never spoken to the crew but – we’re nonetheless trying into it,” the world champion added.

Max Verstappen discusses his battle with Charles Leclerc and his differences with Lewis Hamilton

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Max Verstappen discusses his battle with Charles Leclerc and his variations with Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen discusses his battle with Charles Leclerc and his variations with Lewis Hamilton

The complete interview with Verstappen and Paul Di Resta of Sky Sports activities F1 can be a part of our unique protection this weekend from the Corniche high-speed circuit on the beachfront in Jeddah.

Verstappen additionally discusses combating Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton amongst many different subjects.

“It’s a good factor the FIA ​​introduced a report back to the world.”

Additionally within the session, Verstappen spoke for the primary time in regards to the FIA’s prolonged report on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to win the title final 12 months and the occasions that led to overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to win.

Earlier than this was revealed, Verstappen mentioned he didn’t really feel the publicly launched FIA report was needed – though he advised Di Resta in Jeddah he was glad to exit, and known as for extra of the identical.

    Verstappen sat down with Paul Di Resta of Sky Sports F1 ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Verstappen sat down with Paul Di Resta of Sky Sports activities F1 forward of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

“I believe it is good that they confirmed that to the world, what they had been investigating,” Verstappen acknowledged.

“But additionally for me, this sort of investigation must be completed yearly as a result of I believe as a company, as a crew, you at all times need to attempt to enhance and do issues higher.

“For me, it is a utterly pure course of that you simply do anyway. It is a utterly easy course of.”

Observe the Saudi Grand Prix on Sky Sports activities

Sky Sports activities F1 is your property for each race of the season, and continues with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend.

All of the motion – from Friday’s apply classes (2pm and 5pm) to Saturday’s remaining apply (2pm), qualifying (5pm) and Sunday’s Grand Prix (6pm) – streamed reside on the channel, when you can at all times make amends for the motion. On-line on the Sky Sports activities app.

Jenson Button, Paul Di Resta, Anthony Davidson, Johnny Herbert, David Croft, Simon Lazenby and Natalie Pinkham can be in Jeddah to offer their skilled perception and evaluation.

Anthony Davidson takes a look at the differences between the 2023 and 2023 Jeddah track layouts ahead of the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia.

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Anthony Davidson takes a have a look at the variations between the 2023 and 2023 Jeddah monitor layouts forward of the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Davidson takes a have a look at the variations between the 2023 and 2023 Jeddah monitor layouts forward of the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia.

The entire Sky Sports activities F1 TV schedule

* Refers to simultaneous broadcasts on Sky Sports activities Important Occasion. Friday’s drivers’ press convention is just for the primary occasion.

Friday 25 March
10 a.m.: System 1 drivers press convention (on the Sky Sports activities major occasion)
11.25pm: System 2
1.30pm: Race 1 apply in Saudi Arabia* (session begins at 2pm)
3.20pm: System 2 Qualifiers*
4.45pm: Saudi GP – Second Observe (session begins 5pm)
6.10pm: F1 Present

Saturday 26 March
12.25 pm: System 2 Speedway
1.45pm: Saudi Common Practitioner – Observe 3 (session begins at 2pm)
4 pm: Preparations for the Saudi Arabia Championship qualifiers
5 pm: Saudi Grand Prix Certificates
8 pm: Qualifying outcomes for the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia

Sunday 27 March
2.30pm: System 2 characteristic race
4.30 pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Saudi Arabia *
6 pm: Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
8 p.m.: Checkered flag: Saudi Arabia *
9:30 pm: Highlights of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Championship

The System 1 season continues on Friday on Sky Sports activities F1 with the Saudi Arabia Prize. Sunday’s race begins at 6pm. Discover out extra and subscribe.