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Max Verstappen hints that setting the same lap as George Russell’s pole position time in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix flattered Red Bull’s overall competitiveness. Verstappen had been unable to match the pacesetting Mercedes drivers during the final practice session but recovered to end up engaged in a dead heat with Russell. However, the Dutchman […]
Verstappen admitted that his qualifying performance at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was affected by the Mercedes team’s pace potential, despite ending up with the same lap time as George Russell. He acknowledged that Mercedes showed stronger performance in Q2, making his second-place finish a better result than expected. Verstappen highlighted the need for Red Bull to have smoother weekends without technical issues to maximize their potential. He noted that the challenges faced in Monaco with riding kerbs were present in Montreal, but the more open layout of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was less punishing for Red Bull’s weaknesses. Verstappen mentioned the competitiveness of the Formula 1 grid, pointing out surprises like Ferrari’s struggles in qualifying and the importance of attention to detail in maximizing performance. Overall, Verstappen is satisfied with his second-place finish, considering it a result of damage limitation under the circumstances.
