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It was not quite the recovery Max Verstappen had hoped for, despite a strong result in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is still experiencing bouncing issues in his Red Bull, despite an improved qualifying performance at the Qatar Grand Prix. He will start the full-distance race in third place, chasing the McLarens, aiming to keep his championship hopes alive. With a 25-point gap to leader Lando Norris, Verstappen needs to outscore him in the 57-lap race to stay in contention for the title. Although Verstappen managed to improve his position in qualifying, the bouncing problem persisted, affecting his performance. The Red Bull driver expressed some optimism about his starting position but acknowledged the challenges ahead in the race. Despite the bouncing issues, Verstappen remains hopeful for the race but admits to ongoing struggles with the car’s setup.
