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Max Verstappen survived a Q3 scare to secure a front row start for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko wasn’t surprised to see Max Verstappen qualify on the front row, despite a tumultuous Mexico City Grand Prix leading up to it. Verstappen encountered multiple challenges earlier, but managed to secure the second grid spot by pushing the RB20 to its limits. While Sergio Perez struggled and was eliminated in Q1, Verstappen put in a solid performance, although unable to challenge Carlos Sainz for pole position. Despite an initial lap being canceled, Verstappen composed himself to secure a strong starting position and recover second on the grid. Marko commended Verstappen’s performance and the team’s engineers for their work in optimizing the car’s setup. The team’s ability to adapt to changing conditions, including higher temperatures, was highlighted as a key factor in Verstappen’s success.
