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Max Verstappen says he was unable to usurp the Ferrari drivers with his final qualifying attempt at the Mexico City
The three-time World Champion had dominated all three practice sessions and was leading in Q1, but was pushed back to second place in Q2. Ferrari, who had been struggling all weekend, surprised everyone by taking pole position in Q3, with Verstappen finishing third. Verstappen expressed his surprise at Ferrari’s performance and felt that his team lacked the necessary improvements in qualifying. He mentioned the difficulty of achieving a perfect lap on the low-grip track and admitted to overheating his rear tires during his qualifying lap. Despite the setback, Verstappen remains optimistic about his chances in the race, especially with the advantage of having two Hard tires. He believes a lot can happen at the start of the race at Turn 1.
Source: Motorsport Week
