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It was a frustrating F1 qualifying session for Max Verstappen and Red Bull at the Canadian Grand Prix
F1 champion Max Verstappen was surprised by Red Bull’s performance in qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he will start on the third row next to Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen struggled with tyre temperatures, teammate Isack Hadjar outperformed him in Q2, causing him to liken driving to “on ice”.
The tyres and the car’s pace troubled Verstappen throughout Saturday’s qualifying, leading him to express frustration over team radio at one point. Verstappen was puzzled and disappointed by the straight-line speed of the car during the session.
In a post-qualifying interview with Sky Sports’ Rachel Brookes, Verstappen admitted his confusion about Red Bull’s performance, saying everything was very perplexing. He also mentioned that he didn’t like the setup change they tried. The Dutchman expressed uncertainty about the rainy conditions affecting Sunday’s race, expecting it to be chaotic. Verstappen mentioned that every lap during qualifying felt like he was getting slower on the straights, losing downforce on rough surfaces, ultimately regretting the setup choice made by the team.
