P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen reveals that Red Bull told him to ignore the worsening conditions on the lap that secured him pole
After a threat of rain throughout the qualifying hour, the deluge finally arrived during the final Q3 segment at Interlagos. Max Verstappen managed to overtake George Russell to secure fourth place on the grid, behind Lewis Hamilton and the Aston Martin duo. Verstappen’s out-lap strategy helped him secure a lap time that put him ahead of Charles Leclerc by 0.294 seconds. However, Verstappen reported concerns about his car’s balance due to increased wind intensity. Despite his struggles, Red Bull remained competitive, but Verstappen couldn’t guarantee pole position if the session had remained dry. The close gaps between the drivers made for an interesting qualifying session, and it will be intriguing to see how things evolve in terms of long-run pace on Sunday.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
