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Updated · bbc.co.uk · May 24Verstappen Claims First Canadian GP Podium in P3 After Late Hamilton Battle
7 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · May 24
- P3 gave Max Verstappen his first Canadian Grand Prix podium, a result he called "extremely positive" after a difficult weekend for Red Bull.
- A late fight with Lewis Hamilton helped define the finish, with Verstappen saying both drivers kept pushing "until the line."
- The podium marked a return to the front for Verstappen, who said racing near the lead again was a clear step forward for the team.
- Verstappen said Red Bull and teammate Isack Hadjar now need to keep improving faster than their rivals to match the cars ahead over the coming races.
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