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Max Verstappen ended qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix in second place, setting the exact same lap time as George Russell.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko disclosed the reason for Max Verstappen missing pole position in Canada, where he ended up in second place after Q3. Verstappen and George Russel clocked the same lap time, but Russel claimed pole position for being the first to set the time. Marko explained that Verstappen lost time mostly in the final sector of the lap. Despite the setback, Marko expressed satisfaction with the result, citing improvement since the ERS problems in the second free practice. Red Bull faced challenges from McLaren and Ferrari in recent races following a strong start to the 2024 season. As Mercedes shows improved performance, Marko expects a tough battle ahead, with overtaking being possible but not easy due to Mercedes’ straight-line speed advantage. He is optimistic about their race setup and Verstappen’s strategic abilities, aiming to compete at the front in the upcoming race.
