Max Verstappen’s reflects on the challenging Shanghai sprint qualifying session.
Max Verstappen faced significant challenges during sprint qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit, likening his experience to"driving on ice." Complicated by slippery conditions, multiple drivers, including Verstappen, had lap times deleted, adding to the session's drama.
Lando Norris achieved pole position for McLaren with Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes closely behind, and Fernando Alonso securing the third slot. Red Bull’s Verstappen, who has been enjoying a long streak of dominance in the sport, will start the Sprint Race from fourth position on the grid. The three-time champion reflected on his struggles during the session to"I just struggled a lot to get the temperature in the tyres so that's why it was very difficult to keep the car on track.
The Dutchman’s troubles were illustrative of the session's challenges, with aquaplaning a common problem, evidenced when Charles Leclerc spun off at Turn 9, narrowly avoiding a large amount of damage. Verstappen himself didn’t escape unscathed; his car ran off the track causing the Stewards to delete some of his lap times due to the breach of track limits in the tricky conditions.
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