SM
Ipswich vs. Man United: 6 hrs 42 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

First feeling from 2019 car 'positive' - Verstappen

:Headline: First feeling from 2019 car 'positive' - Verstappen: ID:349370: from db_amp
Max Verstappen says his first impression of Red Bull's 2019 car is "positive".

Max Verstappen says his first impression of Red Bull's 2019 car is "positive".

The newly Honda-powered team has announced that its new car will be revealed on February 13 -- the same day as world champions Mercedes' 2019 single seater.

Speaking at a sponsor event in Amsterdam, Verstappen sounded upbeat.

"I have only driven the new car on the simulator so far, but it feels positive," he told the Dutch publication Formule 1.

"Obviously you don't know what the other teams have, so it's about waiting. It's also exciting, but that really only comes when I'm in the car.

"You never know what to really expect beforehand," he added.

Verstappen said Red Bull is buzzing with "positive energy", thanks to the new works partnership with Honda.

"You notice that the drive is there to win. I think it's there now from both sides -- the team and the engine supplier.

"It's a new start with Honda and everyone is motivated," he is quoted by his official website verstappen.nl.

However, Verstappen is not so sure the new Red Bull-Honda will be fast enough to beat Mercedes and Ferrari right from the beginning of the season.

"I do not think we can immediately compete with Ferrari and Mercedes in terms of power, but Honda is doing everything it can to get there as fast as possible," said Verstappen.

"We are going to try to win as many races as possible. If that is the case, you can eventually also go for the championship. It's all difficult to guess at the moment, but hopefully it is positive."

amp_article__349370 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-02-05 10:30:19:
html db last update - 2019-02-05 10:30:19 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Max Verstappen

Click here for more stories about Mercedes

Share this article now:
Read more about Max Verstappen Formula 1
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .