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Max Verstappen grabbed a 12th pole position of the season for Red Bull, after struggling throughout practice, but is unsure over the chances in the race.
Max Verstappen admitted that he is unsure about Red Bull’s performance in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, despite securing his 12th pole position of the year. The reigning World Champion faced difficulties during practice sessions but managed to claim pole position in Q3 after a last-minute setup change by the team. Verstappen will start alongside Charles Leclerc on the front row for the second consecutive race, aiming for his 19th win of the season and his fourth consecutive victory from pole in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen explained that he is uncertain due to the challenging nature of the circuit, where even small slides can result in a significant loss of lap time. However, he added that the team made improvements to the car for qualifying, making it more responsive and allowing them to push harder.
