Russell said he was surprised to finish third after starting 12th. We are chasing them down - and George did a great job too today.” “And I didn’t expect that so hats off to the team and our factory for pushing us so close to the ‘Bulls. “Oh, man, what an awesome crowd and result,“ said Hamilton.

Hamilton’s second place provided him with his 11th podium finish in Spain, where he has won six times. We were on different tyre strategies out there today and mostly I was on the right one! And to win here is incredible.” “It’s such a big pleasure to drive a car like this,“ said Verstappen. It was Verstappen’s third consecutive win, his third in Spain, his fifth in seven races this season and the 40th of his career, achieved despite receiving three official warnings for exceeding track limits. The 25-year-old Dutchman led from lights to flag to come home 24 seconds ahead of revitalised seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, in their much-improved Mercedes’ cars. It’s what it’s all about.MONTMELÓ: Defending double world champion Max Verstappen extended his lead in this year’s title race to 53 points on Sunday when he completed a hat-trick by driving his Red Bull to a masterful victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Of course, to finish a race like Erzberg would be amazing, but I’m really just going there for the experience and to have fun racing my bike. My plan is to try my best and see where I end up. Going into Sunday’s race, I’m under no illusion how hard it’s going to be. Obviously, the main race is a lot different to what we ride in EnduroGP, but I’m definitely pumped to ride the prologue – it’s a really cool race and should suit the 350 quite well.

Verona, who last year accompanied the Erzbergrodeo as a spectator, said in a statement: ' I’m not sure how all this is going to work, but I’m going to give my absolute best as always! I visited Erzberg last year and loved the event, so with a free weekend, I thought why not. Taking advantage of a break in the EnduroGP World Championship, the rider joins GasGas Factory Racing in this emblematic race - where, for the same team, Michael Walkner and Taddy Blazusiak will line up. Reigning EnduroGP world champion Andrea Verona is confirmed for one of Enduro racing's biggest events - the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, which takes place in Austria starting this Thursday.

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