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Max Verstappen has shared his hopes for the Austrian Grand Prix after he called a “statement” from Red Bull in qualifying at the circuit named after the team.
Max Verstappen expressed his hope for a close fight with Lando Norris for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix following a strong qualifying session. Verstappen managed to outperform Norris by over four-tenths of a second in Spielberg, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two drivers throughout the weekend. Despite Norris briefly leading during Saturday’s sprint, Verstappen ultimately secured pole position for the main race. Verstappen praised his team’s efforts in adjusting the car based on morning learnings, allowing him to push harder through the corners during qualifying. Although Verstappen’s pole position is under investigation, the Dutchman remains pleased with his performance and looks forward to showcasing competitiveness in the race.
