In an interview with Sky Sports F1, Verstappen admitted the upcoming race would be tough but accepted the consequences of his actions. Interrupted by the interviewer’s inquiry about his car’s performance, Verstappen confidently predicted a “minimum P2” position for Sunday’s race, indicating his determination to push forward and make significant progress.
While Verstappen encountered misfortune, his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez benefited from the red flag, securing his third career pole position and his first outside of Saudi Arabia. Reflecting on his own performance, Perez acknowledged that the weekend had been challenging until qualifying. Resetting his approach and making minor adjustments, Perez found the necessary pace to outperform Verstappen and the Ferraris.
