F1's newest winner set to return to scene of violent 2015 wreck
Max Verstappen says his goal for the Monaco GP is to avoid the walls – and he believes, if he does so, he can finish on the podium.
Last year the Dutchman crashed out of the race when he tried to overtake Romain Grosjean.
“My first win in Spain felt amazing, I still can’t believe it! It was a great weekend, a great result and we’ll see what happens in Monaco. The target first of all is just to stay out of the walls, and if you stay out of the walls we can be close or hopefully on the podium.”
Verstappen says he relishes the challenge of Monaco: “I always enjoy racing street circuits like Monaco because you are really pushing the limit and are very close to the walls, it gives you a great feeling that you are on top of your car and getting the most out of it.
“It’s so difficult to overtake in Monaco, last year I tried and we ended up in the wall, so the most important thing is to have a good qualifying and start and from there on keep it on the track! Monaco is also special because the track is walking distance from where I live so that’s nice to feel like I’m home during the race weekend.
“Naturally there is a lot more attention around driving the car but at the end the most important thing for the driver is just to focus on what you’re doing.”
