Max Verstappen confesses Red Bull ‘playing catch-up’ after securing P2 in Qualifying for Mexican GP
Max Verstappen emphasized that he was under immense pressure throughout Mexican GP Qualifying before finishing P2 in the session.
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Max Verstappen and Red Bull have not had the easiest of weekends in Mexico. The Dutch driver had a terrible start on Friday with limited running. However, Verstappen seems to be turning things around after taking second place in Qualifying.
After a horrendous stint on Friday, the three-time world champion showed promising pace in Qualifying. The 27-year-old admitted that Red Bull was stuck playing catch-up against its rivals on Saturday due to the lack of running in Free Practice. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez was knocked out in Q1.
Yesterday I barely did any laps so we are playing catch up and FP3 wasn’t good.
Max Verstappen said
During Q3, Max Verstappen‘s first lap time was deleted. The reigning world champion highlighted that he was already under immense pressure in the final stages. As such, the deleted lap time only made matters worse for the Red Bull driver.
I was already under a lot of pressure and then my lap time got taken away so added more pressure.
Max Verstappen stated
Max Verstappen: "Yesterday I barely did any laps so we are playing catch up and FP3 wasn't good. I was already under a lot of pressure and then my lap time got taken away so added more pressure."
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Max Verstappen surprised by front-row spot for Mexican GP
Verstappen seemed to be shocked to find himself on the front row for Sunday’s race. The three-time world champion claimed that the Mexican GP was one of the hardest tracks on the calendar to secure a good spot in Qualifying.
But I really didn’t expect the front row. It’s one of the hardest tracks to get right.
Max Verstappen asserted
Certainly, Max Verstappen will gain confidence from his positive result in Qualifying. The reigning world champion will start the race ahead of title-rival Lando Norris who starts in third place. As such, fans can expect to see some exciting action at the start of the Mexican GP on Sunday.
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