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Max Verstappen will start the Mexico City Grand Prix from third place on the grid after Ferrari secured a front-row lockout with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The Dutchman has explained where he fell short during Saturday’s session.
Max Verstappen explained that he fell short in the fight for pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix due to struggling in the final sector of the qualifying session. The low grip around the track, caused by the altitude, made it difficult for him to push the car without losing control. Despite missing out on pole position by just one-tenth of a second, Verstappen remains confident in his chances for the race win. He believes that the slipstream advantage and a potentially long race could work in his favor. Verstappen also mentioned being under investigation for an alleged impeding incident in the pit lane during qualifying. Ferrari secured a front-row lockout with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz taking first and second place.
Source: RacingNews 365
