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Leclerc nearly abandoned Q3 F1 lap due to unprecedented Brazil conditions
Due to a 15-minute delay in qualifying, Q3 ran late and was ultimately red-flagged with four minutes to go due to a storm arriving. Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Sunday race with a fast lap early in the session, narrowly beating Charles Leclerc. Both drivers struggled with grip levels even without rain, as wind levels increased and created challenging conditions. Leclerc described it as a unique experience in his career, with the car being difficult to drive. Verstappen also mentioned the unpredictable weather and the impact it had on their laps. They both anticipate a close race with tire degradation playing a key role.
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