Max Verstappen pinpoints factor behind dismal Las Vegas GP Qualifying on team radio
Max Verstappen highlighted the reason behind his underwhelming performance in Qualifying at the Las Vegas GP.
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Red Bull’s struggling pace has continued to showcase throughout the final leg of the 2024 season as well. The team had minimal hopes of a dominant performance at the frigid Las Vegas GP. Max Verstappen is still on the trajectory to win the 2024 championship at Las Vegas if he finishes ahead of Lando Norris. However, the Dutchman could only score a P5 start for the race as he pointed out the problems.
The Las Vegas GP is expected to have some of the coldest temperatures during a Formula 1 race. The circuit temperature dropped down to 11 degrees as the drivers faced gripping issues. Max Verstappen had already faced grip issues during the practice sessions and suffered from the same during qualifying.
Verstappen took to the team radio to highlight that he ‘gave it’ his all during the final lap of the qualifying. However, the Dutchman couldn’t contend for the pole position due to the track being ‘super slippery’. Regardless, the team is hopeful of the 27-year-old fending off Lando Norris for the championship as the latter has qualified in P6, just behind the championship leader.
Okay, I gave it all I had. It’s super slippery.
Max Verstappen said on the team radio
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Max: "Okay, I gave it all I had. It's super slippery."
Horner: "Yeah, that was a good effort, Max. It's all about tomorrow. That's fine."
Max: "Yeah, let's see. It's always tricky, you know, quali and race here, but it's okay. Let's see."#LasVegasGP
Max Verstappen anticipates ‘tricky’ conditions during the Las Vegas GP
The inaugural Las Vegas GP put forth similar conditions for the drivers as they faced grip issues. Max Verstappen still managed to win in the previous season amidst Red Bull’s highly dominant run. Hence, this time around, Verstappen reckoned that the qualifying and race sessions were always tricky. Regardless, the 27-year-old is looking forward to racing in the final few races of the 2024 season.
Yeah, let’s see. It’s always tricky, you know, quali and race here, but it’s okay. Let’s see.
Max Verstappen noted
Verstappen has continued to defy all odds and showcase a great performance throughout the 2024 season. The Dutchman has proved all the critics wrong as he fights for his fourth consecutive title. The 27-year-old will have to just finish ahead of Norris to be hailed as the champion this season. Hence, the stakes are high at the final American race of the 2024 season.
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