P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was phenomenal en route to his Imola F1 pole – but a pair of his driver friends helped a lot. One of them is at Haas, and the other isn’t racing this weekend.
Sebastien Buemi may have played a crucial role in helping Max Verstappen secure pole position, alongside Nico Hulkenberg. Verstappen’s exceptional performance in a car that wasn’t the fastest highlights his talent, but the support from Buemi and Hulkenberg was significant. The team’s efforts and behind-the-scenes work were instrumental in overcoming the car’s balance issues and achieving success in qualifying. The hard work of the sim driver, Buemi, and the team of engineers back at the base were crucial to the dramatic improvement in performance. The challenges faced by Verstappen with car balance and handling were overcome through adjustments and a radical rethink for the qualifying session. The relentless dedication and teamwork from all members, both at the trackside and behind the scenes, were essential in this remarkable achievement.
