Max Verstappen responds to allegations from the organizers of the British GP regarding the lack of ticket sales for this year’s race. The Executive Director of Silverstone recently attributed the low sales to Verstappen’s dominance and the presence of both Mercedes drivers on the track. However, Verstappen refuted these claims, stating that it is not his fault that tickets are not being sold at Silverstone. He pointed out that there are many races where the stands are full of fans, indicating that the problem lies with the promoters and their approach to ticket sales. Verstappen believes that if the promoters are unable to sell tickets, they should reconsider their strategies.
Verstappen also highlighted that other venues do not seem to have difficulty attracting large crowds. He suggested that Silverstone’s marketing team should focus on improving the organization of the event and perhaps consider adjusting ticket prices to make them more affordable. He emphasized that it is important for the marketing team to take responsibility for their own shortcomings instead of blaming Verstappen for the lack of ticket sales. Lewis Hamilton also previously mentioned high ticket prices as a contributing factor to the low sales.
Regarding the upcoming races, Verstappen expressed that he is not overly concerned about his rivals introducing upgrades. He acknowledged that teams are constantly making improvements and that sometimes Red Bull has a better weekend than others due to the setup of their car. Verstappen noted that success in Formula 1 depends on various factors and that sometimes everything falls into place for a team, while other times it doesn’t. He emphasized that everyone in the team is constantly striving to improve in each race.
Verstappen also emphasized the importance of car setup and operation. He used the example of F2, where all cars have the same specifications, but there is still a significant difference in performance. This demonstrates that teams can make mistakes in how they set up and operate their cars, highlighting the crucial role of having the correct setup and operation, even when everyone has the same equipment.
Overall, Verstappen believes that simply having updates on the car is not enough; the team must use them effectively to make a significant impact. Fans are eager for Verstappen’s performance in Barcelona and the upcoming races, hoping to see him secure victories and earn valuable points for himself and the team.
