P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen expressed that “a miracle happened” as Red Bull delivered an unexpected turnaround to help him claim pole position at F1’s Qatar Grand Prix.
“Verstappen secured pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix by setting a time 0.055 seconds faster than George Russell. Despite struggling earlier in the weekend, he turned things around in qualifying and credited the team’s more aggressive set-up changes for improving the car’s performance. The Dutch driver expressed satisfaction with the car’s handling and his improved confidence during the pole run. Despite claiming pole, Verstappen remains cautious about his chances in the race following Red Bull’s challenges in the Sprint event. He will aim to convert his qualifying success into a ninth victory of the season in the upcoming race.”
