Christian Horner said after the Russian Grand Prix that based on the simulations Red Bull ran before the start of the race at Sochi, a fifth-place would have been the highest possible. However, the weather gods decided otherwise and ensured that Verstappen finished second. "Before the race in Sochi we thought that a fifth place would be the optimal for Max," said Horner, who had not dared dream of a second-place for Verstappen in Russia. After all, Mercedes has been dominant at the Sochi circuit time and time again since 2014. "From 20th to second, that feels like a victory. After two strong circuits from Mercedes, Max is only two points behind. That's encouraging."...
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