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Verstappen snatches pole in dramatic Qatar qualifying showdown

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November 30, 2024
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Verstappen snatches pole in dramatic Qatar qualifying showdown

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 30, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Max Verstappen staged a stunning comeback to claim pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, overcoming earlier struggles to edge out George Russell by a mere 0.055 seconds in a thrilling qualifying session under the Lusail lights.The newly-crowned four-time world champion’s pole-winning performance came as a shock after his dismal showing in the Sprint race earlier in the day, where he limped home in eighth place. However, Red Bull’s strategic gamble with Sergio Perez in the Sprint paid off handsomely, allowing the team to make crucial setup changes that transformed Verstappen’s RB20 from an “undrivable” machine to a pole-winning rocket.

Qualifying Highlights

Q1: Russell set the early pace, narrowly edging out Leclerc and Sainz. Verstappen managed only fifth fastest, while Albon, Lawson, Hulkenberg, Colapinto, and Ocon were eliminated.Q2: Verstappen found his rhythm, topping the timesheets ahead of Norris and Leclerc. Gasly, Zhou, Bottas, Tsunoda, and Stroll failed to make the cut.Q3: In a nail-biting finale, Russell initially held provisional pole, but Verstappen’s last-gasp effort secured the top spot by the slimmest of margins. Norris claimed third, completing the top three.

Red Bull’s Remarkable Turnaround

The story of the day was undoubtedly Red Bull’s astonishing recovery. After Verstappen’s struggles in the Sprint, where he described the car as having “no balance on entry, no balance mid-corner, everything is just the extreme version,” the team’s engineers worked miracles in the short interval between sessions.Team Principal Christian Horner admitted they had “a bit of a mountain to climb” after the Sprint, but their rapid response proved decisive. The setup changes not only salvaged Verstappen’s weekend but potentially kept Red Bull’s constructors’ championship hopes alive.

Mercedes and McLaren in the Hunt

George Russell’s stellar performance puts Mercedes in a strong position for Sunday’s race. The British driver came agonizingly close to his first pole of the season and will be eager to challenge Verstappen from the front row.McLaren, fresh from their Sprint race triumph, continued to show impressive pace. Lando Norris secured third on the grid, with teammate Oscar Piastri lining up fourth, setting the stage for another strong showing from the Woking-based team.

Looking Ahead to Race Day

With Verstappen back on form and hungry for victory, Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling spectacle. The reigning champion will face stiff competition from the Mercedes and McLaren duos, while Ferrari lurks in the midfield, ready to pounce on any opportunities.As the 2024 Formula 1 season reaches its climax, the battle for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships remains intense. Verstappen’s pole position has set the stage for what could be a pivotal race in determining the final standings.

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