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Max Verstappen says his fastest time in qualifying for the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix was due to Red Bull hitting the ground running and giving him a car he’s more comfortable with. The…
Max Verstappen attributed his fastest time in qualifying for the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix to Red Bull providing him with a more comfortable car right from the start. His last pole position was in Belgium, but a grid penalty prevented him from starting at the front. Verstappen was quickest in the qualifying sessions in Austria in July and felt more at ease with the car during the Sprint Shootout at COTA. Despite some balance issues, Verstappen was pleased with being ahead of his rivals, acknowledging strong competition. Lewis Hamilton, despite being impeded by a yellow flag, was confident about the upgrades on his car and remained positive for the race ahead. The Red Bull and Mercedes teams are gearing up for an intense battle at the United States Grand Prix.
