Max Verstappen triumphs at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix and raises his number of victories in Formula 1 to 58, while his team, Red Bull Racing, accumulates an impressive 117 wins and 100 pole positions. Despite a disappointing Sprint Qualifying, Verstappen’s dominant performance, aided by two Safety Car periods and a Virtual Safety Car period, put him nearly 14 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, who finished in second place.
In a post-race press release from Red Bull, Verstappen expressed his satisfaction with the race, highlighting the team’s excellent pace throughout the weekend. He acknowledged that the safety car period reduced the advantage he had built, but praised the well-balanced car and consistent driving experience, especially compared to Sprint Qualifying. Verstappen emphasized the emotional aspect of each race and described this particular victory as especially enjoyable, given the successful week and the return of the Shanghai race to the calendar.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner praised the team’s achievement, especially the flawless performance in the pit stops, with double stops for Verstappen and Sergio Perez executed in impressive times of 2.1s and 2.0s. Horner expressed his pride in the team’s progress and Max’s exceptional performance throughout the season, as well as Checo’s podium. He credited the team’s pit stop efficiency as a reflection of the team’s overall dedication and thanked Exxon Mobil for their continuous support, celebrating the 50th anniversary of collaboration.
La seule opportunité manquée par Verstappen en Chine était de garantir le point du tour le plus rapide. Cependant, il mène actuellement le Championnat des Pilotes de F1 avec 25 points d’avance sur Perez, tandis que Red Bull maintient une avance confortable de 44 points sur Ferrari dans le Championnat des Constructeurs. Le succès de l’équipe en Chine était un témoignage de son unité et de sa détermination.
