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Verstappen: ‘It’s been a while’ as woeful six-month run finally ends
Max Verstappen secured his first pole position in six months at the United States Grand Prix, leading the field in the upcoming sprint race at the Circuit of the Americas. He set the fastest lap time, narrowly beating Mercedes’ George Russell. Verstappen’s title rival Lando Norris will start fourth after a challenging day. Verstappen expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his car and his excitement about being in the top position. He emphasized the importance of performing well on race day and acknowledged the challenges of the Austin circuit. Verstappen remains focused on achieving a strong result in the sprint race and earning valuable points in the main race on Sunday.
