Breaking; Max Verstappen takes pole position as Lewis Hamilton mistake Ma… read more
Max Verstappen takes pole position as Lewis Hamilton mistake Ma… read more
In a dramatic qualifying session today, Max Verstappen secured pole position for tomorrow’s Grand Prix, capitalizing on a rare series of mistakes from Lewis Hamilton. The Red Bull driver delivered a near-flawless lap, setting a blistering time that put him ahead of his rivals by over two-tenths of a second.
Hamilton, now driving for Ferrari, had looked promising in earlier practice sessions but faltered when it mattered most. A small lock-up in the first sector followed by a wide moment at Turn 9 ultimately cost him precious time, pushing him down to fifth on the grid. The seven-time world champion was visibly frustrated in post-session interviews, admitting, *“I didn’t put it together today. The car had the pace, but I didn’t.”*
Meanwhile, Verstappen was all smiles, crediting his team for a perfectly tuned car. *“It’s been a tricky weekend with changing conditions, but the team gave me exactly what I needed. Tomorrow will be tough, but we’re in the best possible position,”* Verstappen said.
Joining Verstappen on the front row is Charles Leclerc, who impressed with a strong final lap, narrowly edging out Lando Norris in the McLaren. George Russell will start fourth, just ahead of his Ferrari teammate Hamilton.
With championship points tight, tomorrow’s race promises fireworks as Verstappen aims to extend his lead, while Hamilton looks to bounce back and keep his title hopes alive.
Fans can expect a thrilling showdown under the lights as the world’s best drivers battle it out.
