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Max Verstappen explained his relatively lowly qualifying position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, stating he was struggling to get his tyres up to temperature on an “incredibly slippery” track surface.
Max Verstappen’s streak of consecutive pole positions came to an end with the sprint shootout at the Chinese Grand Prix. However, he still has the opportunity to maintain his grand prix qualifying streak during the main event of the weekend. Verstappen, who started the year with four grand prix poles, had to settle for a fourth-place start for the sprint at the Shanghai International Circuit. Despite the challenging conditions during the session, Verstappen acknowledged that Red Bull’s results were deserved. He remains optimistic about the sprint race, even though he will be starting from the less-favorable side of the grid. Verstappen is focused on making the most of the opportunities ahead and is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming race.
