Max Verstappen was delighted to witness Charles Leclerc make history as the first Monaco driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix. Verstappen emerged victorious in the prestigious race, ending a five-season wait for a home victory. Leclerc’s triumph received praise from all over the paddock, including Verstappen himself, who praised the exceptional performance of the Monegasque driver.
Leclerc secured pole position for the race after an impressive display in qualifying. Verstappen acknowledged that the Ferrari driver had an impeccable weekend in Monte Carlo, avoiding mistakes throughout the race weekend.
Verstappen expressed his happiness to see Leclerc take the top spot on the podium. The three-time world champion emphasized that Leclerc had been unlucky in previous years in his home race, including retiring from pole position before the start of the 2021 race.
For Verstappen, the Monaco Grand Prix was a challenging weekend. He struggled to feel comfortable with the RB20 on track and even joked on the team radio that he should have brought his pillow to the Grand Prix.
After the race, Verstappen humorously admitted that he needed to use the bathroom from lap 20. He had to hold it until the end of the race, which he considered to be the most difficult aspect of the Grand Prix.
Undoubtedly, Verstappen will be eager to put behind the disappointing Monaco Grand Prix weekend. As a three-time world champion, he needs to bounce back and solidify his lead in the championship. The upcoming races will reveal whether Red Bull’s upgrades to the RB20 will improve its performance.
