What a leap forward
Raise your hand if you would have ever imagined that Max Verstappen could have secured the front row in the Miami GP Qualifying. The Dutchman finished fifth in the Sprint Qualifying and was competitive in the Sprint, but the step forward between the Sprint and Qualifying was remarkable.
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“The Sprint race was a bit chaotic at the start and we had a difficult first lap with some small issues with power delivery after the start – said Verstappen – I think once on a clear track the pace was quite good, so that was obviously a big advantage. Then, ahead of qualifying, we made some small changes that made the car even more competitive. I felt much more in control of the car, much more confident and not just a passenger, so everything was going the right way. Honestly, being on the front row was incredible, but also a bit of a surprise.”
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“I think the work done in the last few weeks has been incredible and the team has really done a great job, fully deserving this recognition – added the Dutchman – they worked hard to find the problems and came to Miami with solutions, which is an extraordinary effort. It gives everyone a big boost of confidence, showing that what they have done is working. I think from now on we just have to keep pushing, but we are going in the right direction. I just hope that tomorrow we can race despite the rain, we will see what happens.”
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