Suggested photo: Lando Norris of McLaren

The Dutchman was able to close within nine and 43 points of Norris and Piastri respectively after his P2 at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Brit forced to retire on lap 66 following a collision with his McLaren team-mate, who took P4.

Verstappen lauded his team for an "aggressive strategy" in Montreal, but declared that winning the race was never on the cards despite staying close to Mercedes' George Russell for a majority of the 70 laps.

Suggested photo: George Russell of Mercedes

"It was quite a good race even though I think the first two stints we were struggling quite a bit on the tyres, so we were doing quite an aggressive strategy," the 27-year-old driver said.

"Luckily in that final stint we managed to hang in there and actually the pace was a bit better, a lower fuel load so that was good.

"I think we drove an attacking/defending race – attacking with the strategy, defending of course with the cars behind. It worked out for us and I think that was the maximum possible for us today."

Commenting on the next round in Spielberg, he added: "It's always a great weekend [in Austria]. We've had a lot of great results and hopefully we can have another strong weekend there."

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Verstappen hoping for another great result in Austria

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2025 FIA Formula One World Championship
2025 Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull Ring
Spielberg, Austria
Sunday, 29 June 2025

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen will be looking to keep the pressure on McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 29.

The reigning four-time world champion finds himself in the unfamiliar position of third in the Drivers' standings after 10 races as Red Bull have fallen well behind their rivals this season.

Verstappen has still managed five podium finishes and won the Japanese Grand Prix as well as the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to remain in the hunt for a fifth straight title.