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Max Verstappen ranks his pole position at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as one of the best of his career after turning around in qualifying what had started out a tough weekend for Red Bull. Red Bu…
Max Verstappen considers his pole position at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix one of the best of his career, as he successfully turned around a challenging weekend for Red Bull during qualifying. While struggling with the car setup during Friday practice, facing off-track moments and being off the pace on high fuel load, he managed to improve his performance in FP3. Despite unexpected difficulties, including Sergio Perez’s late crash, Verstappen was able to secure pole position, narrowly beating the McLarens. Verstappen admits he did not feel fully prepared for the race following challenging practice sessions but remains hopeful for a competitive performance on race day. Despite the uncertainties, he emphasizes the team’s continuous efforts to improve the car’s balance and performance throughout the weekend.