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Verstappen: "Happier with pole than sprint race win" at F1 China
Verstappen won the 19-lap sprint race in Shanghai with a 13-second lead over Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes. He then secured a dominant pole position for the main grand prix on Sunday. Verstappen praised the new format, stating that he preferred his pole position achievement over the sprint race victory. He mentioned the possibility of making changes to the car after the sprint, suggesting a potential switch in the sequence of qualifying and the race itself. Despite his sprint win, Verstappen and his engineer decided to alter the Red Bull RB20’s set-up for qualifying and the race on Sunday. By achieving the team’s 100th pole position, he acknowledged the collective effort of Red Bull, also recognizing the contribution of Sebastian Vettel in the past.
