Max Verstappen achieved a time of 1.27.241 on his final lap in Q3.
During the early running on Saturday at the Miami GP, the current world champion emerged victorious in the sprint race and has now secured the pole position in qualifying as well. The unstoppable Dutch driver believes that Red Bull has made steady improvements to the RB20 in Miami, which played a crucial role in his recent pole position.
Before the weekend began, Max Verstappen had already won four out of the five races held this season, with the Australian GP being the only exception due to a car issue that forced him to retire. Since arriving in Miami, he has struggled to achieve consistent performance from the RB20.
When discussing this matter, Verstappen stated the following: “I believe we have made some improvements to the car, but every year I find it challenging to maintain consistency. Today was about finding the right balance, and I think we did a decent job.”
With three world championships already under his belt, the 26-year-old driver is now aiming for a fourth. Currently leading the standings, Verstappen continues to perform at an exceptionally high level. It is no longer surprising that many fans have grown tired of hearing the Dutch national anthem repeatedly!
Following the official news of [Name]’s departure from Red Bull, there were speculations that Max Verstappen would also leave the team using a key-man exit clause. However, the team principal of Red Bull has dismissed these rumors, stating that Verstappen is content with the team.
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Verstappen himself has previously denied the rumors of leaving Red Bull, expressing his satisfaction with the team. Logically, despite the ongoing unrest, Red Bull remains the dominant force in Formula 1. They consistently provide Verstappen with competitive challengers, leaving him with few reasons to part ways with the Austrian outfit. It is important to note that the 26-year-old driver is contracted to Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season.