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Max Verstappen has said conditions during qualifying for F1 Las Vegas GP were “a little bit too much” leaving him “scared”.
Max Verstappen expressed that the wet conditions during qualifying for Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix were “a little bit too much.” The rain poured down on the street circuit, making driving conditions far from ideal, leading to Q1 and Q2 being run on Wet tires. Despite the challenging conditions, Verstappen secured a front-row start alongside Lando Norris for the race on Sunday. Known for his rain-driving skills, Verstappen found the Vegas conditions too treacherous even for him. With Norris leading by 49 points, Verstappen acknowledged second place was the best outcome for Red Bull considering the circumstances. As the title fight with Norris looms, Verstappen faces the possibility of being ruled out of championship contention if Norris outscores him by nine points in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Although the RB21’s potential was limited in qualifying, Verstappen remains cautiously optimistic about his prospects for the race.
