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Max Verstappen has cautioned fans not to expect a “miracle” performance from Red Bull in Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix, despite his impressive qualification in second place. After a challenging weekend that saw him miss much of Friday’s practice due to engine troubles, Verstappen secured a front-row start alongside pole-sitter Charles Leclerc.
In qualifying, Verstappen edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris for the P2 spot, overcoming a rocky weekend that began with limited time on the track. Verstappen called his qualifying result “incredible,” given the difficulties faced during practice, where technical issues forced him to complete only four laps. He managed just two short stints on both low and high fuel, which left the team with virtually no data going into Saturday.
Speaking at the post-qualifying FIA press conference, Verstappen reflected on the hurdles he and the team faced: “Yesterday was basically just a complete write-off. I only managed four laps, which gave us no real information to work with,” he explained. “Going into FP3, I knew we’d need to push hard and get as much data as possible. The car felt off balance, and things weren’t clicking, so I expected a tough session. We made some last-minute adjustments, and fortunately, everything started to come together.”
Verstappen’s impressive recovery came down to these late tweaks, which helped him find pace and place him in a strong position for Sunday. Yet, he was quick to temper expectations, acknowledging that the car setup and limited practice could still pose challenges in the main event. “We’re in a good spot with P2, but Sunday’s race will be tough,” he warned, adding that although the team made progress, there are still unknowns they’ll face in race conditions.
Despite the struggles, Verstappen remains optimistic about his front-row start, building on his recent strong form after a similar result at the U.S. Grand Prix last week, where he also started on the front row. As the championship leader, Verstappen’s position sets him up well to continue his competitive streak and challenge Ferrari’s Leclerc in Sunday’s race.
With unpredictable conditions and a limited read on the car’s long-run capabilities, Verstappen’s caution highlights Red Bull’s mindset heading into the Mexico City Grand Prix: while they are thrilled to be on the front row, they are realistic about the challenges that lie ahead in Sunday’s race.
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