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Verstappen: "Little tickles" to car the key to F1 Australian GP pole
Despite facing initial struggles with the balance of his car throughout the weekend, Max Verstappen claimed his third pole position of the season, outpacing Ferrari and Carlos Sainz at the Albert Park circuit. Verstappen’s meticulous set-up adjustments enabled him to deliver a strong performance in Q3, rendering Ferrari’s hopes of securing a pole position fruitless. The Dutch driver expressed satisfaction with his qualifying runs, emphasizing the importance of fine-tuning the car to achieve optimal performance. Verstappen acknowledged the challenges of mastering every corner of the Australian circuit under pressure but remained pleased with his overall performance. Despite experiencing disruptions in Friday’s practice sessions, Verstappen remained confident in his car’s performance for the upcoming race and anticipated a competitive battle with Ferrari.
