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Max Verstappen is concerned about his potential race pace despite continuing his run of pole positions at the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen maintained his 100 percent pole position record in 2024…
Max Verstappen expressed concerns about his race pace despite securing another pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix. With this being his fifth consecutive pole, Verstappen’s focus now shifts to improving his performance during the race. He admitted to not being fully satisfied with his long runs during practice, unlike Ferrari who appeared strong in terms of race pace. Verstappen acknowledged the need to address these issues before the race. Despite a narrow margin over teammate Sergio Perez for pole position, Verstappen recognized the challenge of finding the perfect lap at the Suzuka circuit. Meanwhile, Perez was content with his own performance and credited a simplified approach for their improved results compared to last season.
