F1
Verstappen Enjoyed Battle with Russell: 'Last Laps Were Very Fun'
Max Verstappen enjoyed his close battle with George Russell at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing two-tenths of a second behind. Verstappen explained that the small margin was misleading due to issues with Russell's boost button during the final safety car period. Starting from eighth place, Verstappen moved up to third before switching to soft tires to challenge for the lead. He noted that Mercedes had better battery management, gaining three-tenths per lap, which made overtaking difficult even if he had started on pole. While pleased with Red Bull's upgraded car balance, Verstappen anticipates that further Mercedes upgrades will make future victories more challenging.
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