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Max Verstappen “won’t really care” about 2025 F1 season despite another standout pole
Max Verstappen downplayed the significance of his 2025 F1 season, stating he won’t care much about it in the future, despite securing a standout pole position in Azerbaijan. He capitalized on challenging conditions to achieve his first pole position in Baku, a track where he hadn’t previously taken pole. The track record in Azerbaijan has been dominated by Charles Leclerc, who has secured four consecutive poles. Red Bull’s performance improved drastically between practice and qualifying, allowing Verstappen to outperform his rivals and claim pole position.
Although Verstappen continues to deliver exceptional performances, the absence of a championship title at the end of the season may affect its memorability for him. He emphasized the importance of understanding the car better and feeling more comfortable in it to maximize performance. Verstappen aims to maintain the positive momentum as he seeks back-to-back wins. Looking ahead to the race, he emphasized the significance of managing the tires due to the track’s challenging conditions.
