F1 | Yamamoto optimistic: "We aim to achieve at least three successes by the end of the season"

Interviewed by the Japanese press agency as-web.jp, Masashi Yamamoto analyzed the challenge between Red Bull and Mercedes in the last six rounds of this 2021 Formula 1 world championship, underlining how the tracks of Mexico, Brazil and Abu Dhabi, at least on the paper, they should "smile" at the technical characteristics of the RB16B.

According to Honda's Formula 1 project manager, Max Verstappen will aim to achieve at least three victories between now and the end of the season, as well as defend the championship leadership at the end of the hat-trick of races that the Circus is preparing to face in South America. The Dutchman, we remember, will arrive in Austin with a two-point advantage over his title rival, Lewis Hamilton.

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“The championship is proving to be very interesting and we are here also thanks to the support of the Japanese fans,” Yamamoto said. “Max will aim to keep the lead in the standings after the events in South America and I believe that, realistically, we can aim to achieve at least three successes between now and the end of the season. In addition to the tests in Mexico and Brazil, which are in our favor on paper, we can also do well in Abu Dhabi. On Qatar and Saudi Arabia I prefer not to expose myself too much, because they are new circuits that can reserve many surprises".