Ahead of the Azerbeidjan Grand Prix, Max Verstappen previewed the race weekend on the streets of Baku. It is only the second time a Grand Prix takes place on this particular track, that features a very long straight.
“Every circuit that suits our car is a track I love”, jokes Max. “If we had the fastest engine, it would have been even better! But seriously, the long straight does help with overtaking; it means there is more action.”
With Baku track being a street circuit, setting up the car can be tricky. “You want to go faster in the slower corners, but that means you lose speed on the straights.