Max Verstappen claims Red Bull has a “shot” at winning Singapore GP after Qualifying on the front row
Max Verstappen was delighted after scoring a front-row start for the Singapore GP despite declining pace from Red Bull.
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Red Bull’s performance struggles have continued to put forth a challenging situation for Max Verstappen. The reigning world champion has still tried his best to continue scoring impressive results. The Singapore GP qualifying was yet another showcase of Verstappen’s racing mettle. The Dutchman was delighted with his front-row start and highlighted the possibility of winning in Singapore.
Max Verstappen continued to face his fair share of struggles during the practice sessions. Additionally, multiple lap times were deleted throughout the qualifying session for him. Regardless, Verstappen managed a great end to Qualifying after achieving a P2 start for the race behind Lando Norris. As a result, the Dutchman noted that the tires worked quite well for Red Bull in qualifying.
Tyres can give you a lot of lap time or lose you a lot of lap time, but for us today in qualifying it worked quite well for us.Max Verstappen said during the post-session interview
Apart from this, Verstappen pointed out the possibility of uncertain situations at the Singapore GP. Verstappen claimed that a lot of things could happen throughout the race around the Marina Bay Circuit. However, the reigning champion was delighted after having a shot at winning the race on Sunday.
In Singapore a lot of things can happen but at least we have a shot at it starting like this.Max Verstappen added
Verstappen: "Tyres can give you a lot of lap time or lose you a lot of lap time, but for us today in qualifying it worked quite well for us. In Singapore a lot of things can happen but at least we have a shot at it starting like this."
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Max Verstappen ‘happy’ to be on the front row amidst Red Bull’s lackluster pace
Max Verstappen was delighted to put up a great qualifying session despite the recent struggles from the team. Verstappen noted that the outfit managed to improve the car run after run. Hence, the Dutchman was happy to be on the front row after challenging practice sessions.
I think the whole of qualifying went quite well, we managed to improve the car run after run. I'm happy to be on the front row when you look at where we were yesterday. I'll take second, I'm happy with that.Max Verstappen noted
Red Bull will continue to work on improving the pace throughout the remainder of the 2024 season. Milton Keynes has already lost the constructors’ championship lead to McLaren. Hence, the remaining season will be spent trying to overcome the high-flying Woking outfit in the pecking order.
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