“Now, in hindsight, it was important to get the pole position,” Red Bull driver Verstappen said. “Of course it’s a win but not how you want to win,” Verstappen said. Verstappen collected 12.5 points instead of 25, with Russell getting nine for his second career podium and Hamilton picking up 7.5. “It’s wet, but I think it’s fine to race,” said Verstappen who started from pole for the sixth time this season and ninth overall. Red Bull asked race control if Perez could start the race if they repaired his car in time.

Source: thestar August 29, 2021 14:14 UTC