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Max Verstappen concedes that his final run in the Sprint Shootout at the United States “wasn’t particularly great” despite bagging
Max Verstappen showed impressive pace in qualifying, securing pole position for the race. He narrowly beat Charles Leclerc by 0.055 seconds after a strong lap. Verstappen admitted that his final lap wasn’t the best, but he was still able to claim the top spot. The Sprint format meant that there was only one practice session before qualifying, which added an element of unpredictability to the race. Verstappen expects tire management to be crucial during the Sprint, as the Circuit of the Americas is demanding on tires. He anticipates a challenging race with varying speeds and the need for traction.
Source: Motorsport Week
