Max Verstappen was believed to be the favorite for the 2024 F1 title. Despite dominating Formula 1 in the past two seasons, it seems that the Dutch driver is having a hard time this year. The three-time world champion lost out on pole position to George Russell at the Canadian GP. Verstappen expressed his views after the session.
The three-time world champion claimed ‘it is how it is’ after finishing second in Qualifying. Max Verstappen insisted that Red Bull still had a positive outing in Montreal on Saturday. The Dutch driver admitted that the entire weekend had been tricky for the Milton Keynes-based so far. Sergio Perez was knocked out in Q1.
I mean it is how it is right?! We still had a good qualifying, the whole weekend has been tricky for us. Max Verstappen said
Subsequently, Verstappen was content with a P2 finish in the session. The reigning world champion claimed that he would have happily taken a second-place start for the race before heading into Qualifying. Max Verstappen will start right behind pole-sitter George Russell for Sunday’s race.
I'll take it, I would have definitely taken that going into qualifying. Max Verstappen asserted
Max Verstappen: "I mean it is how it is right?! We still had a good qualifying, the whole weekend has been tricky for us so P2 – I'll take it, I would have definitely taken that going into qualifying."
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Max Verstappen would be looking to go back to winning ways this weekend after a poor result at the Monaco GP. Subsequently, the Dutch driver insisted that fans could witness an interesting race on Sunday which could provide some exciting on-track action.
I think it will be an interesting race tomorrow. Hopefully very exciting. Max Verstappen explained
Verstappen reckoned that he was not stressed about the race start. The three-time world champion would undoubtedly try to clinch the lead from Russell heading into the first corner. However, the changeable conditions could have a massive impact on the pecking order.
I'm not that stressed about the start. we'll think about it. Max Verstappen stated
️ | Max after taking P2 for tomorrow's race:
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"I think overall we had a good qualifying, the whole weekend has been a bit tricky for us but to be P2, I take it, I mean going into qualifying, I would have definitely taken that so that it was that close at the end, makes it… pic.twitter.com/xtM7QtpMlK
Certainly, Max Verstappen would be looking to emerge victorious in Montreal. A victory for the Dutchman would be a massive boost for Red Bull which has faced multiple issues in the past few weeks. However fans would need to wait to see if the three-time world champion does challenge George Russell for the lead at the race start.
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