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Max Verstappen was only targeting a spot in the top ten after sustaining heavy damage to his floor in qualifying for the British Grand Prix, so he says he was surprised to secure fourth on the grid…
Max Verstappen expressed surprise at securing fourth place on the grid for the British Grand Prix, despite initially aiming for a spot in the top ten due to heavy floor damage suffered during qualifying. Red Bull faced challenges with Sergio Perez’s elimination in Q1 at Copse and Verstappen running wide at the same corner, causing significant damage that needed repair throughout the session. Verstappen explained that a rain patch caught him off guard during Q1, leading to the floor damage and impacting his qualifying performance. He acknowledged the competitive field ahead of him on the grid and highlighted the need for a new floor to improve his chances in the race. Verstappen remains optimistic about the upcoming challenge and hopes for an exciting battle on Sunday.
