Max Verstappen finished 1.6 seconds behind George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix.
The Dutch driver believes an earlier pit stop could have changed the outcome.
What happened?
Verstappen had a strong recovery drive after a tough qualifying session.
He quickly gained positions and was fighting Lewis Hamilton for second place.
Why it matters for Max Verstappen
The Red Bull driver thinks he had better tyre degradation than Russell.
However, he stayed out for too long and lost time compared to what he gained on new tyres.
What comes next?
Verstappen will review the strategy with his team to improve for future races.
He also had to deal with brake issues and problems with the rear of the car during the Grand Prix.
Verstappen spoke about the issues after the race, stating that they cost him time.
He felt a stronger result was possible without these problems.
The Dutchman admitted that driving 71 laps with issues was very tough.
He had no traction and the car was bouncing a lot.
Verstappen finished second at the Austrian Grand Prix on a difficult day.
He will look to bounce back at the next race.
The four-time champion was quick to praise Russell on the podium.
Verstappen's focus is now on the next Grand Prix and improving his strategy.
Red Bull's strategy call will be reviewed to prevent similar mistakes.
Verstappen's performance was impressive despite the issues he faced.
The Austrian Grand Prix was a challenging race for Verstappen.
He will look to learn from his mistakes and come back stronger.