F1 News: Max Verstappen Exudes Confidence After Saudi Arabia Pole Position - "A Lot Of Fun"
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen clinched pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with a performance that radiated confidence and enjoyment. The Dutch driver's remarks post-qualifying reflect his pleasure in the day's achievements and the significant enhancements made to his car.
Key Takeaways:
- Overnight improvements to Verstappen's car boosted his confidence, particularly in high-speed corners, which are crucial on the challenging Saudi circuit.
- The Q3 lap, which brought back memories of a nearly perfect lap in 2021, was executed flawlessly this time, adding to Verstappen's satisfaction.
- Despite the unpredictable nature of the Saudi Arabian GP, Verstappen remains optimistic about his race pace and the car's performance.
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Speaking on his Saudi Arabian GP pole position, Verstappen shared:
"It was a very good day. We improved the car a little bit overnight and that gave me a bit more confidence to attack the high-speed corners and around here it depends a lot on your confidence level and how much you can go to the limit.
"Today I felt very comfortable in the car. Throughout qualifying, it was pretty crazy how fast you go around here,
"In my first lap in Q3, I felt pretty happy with the lap. It felt almost a bit like the failed 2021 lap, except I made the last corner.
"It was very good. I had a lot of fun and the car behaved very well."
The Red Bull driver's comments highlight the critical adjustments made to his vehicle and the consequent boost in his confidence, enabling him to tackle the circuit's demanding aspects with greater assurance.
Looking ahead to the race, Verstappen acknowledged the circuit's propensity for unpredictability, stating:
"As we have seen in the past, there have been a lot of crazy races around here. A lot can happen.
"Normally people say 'it's an easy one-stop, easy to the line'. But It's not like that around here. A lot of straight as well.
"But I'm confident with the race pace we have that the car will work really well."