Max Verstappen snagged the pole position for the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix, signaling Red Bull Racing’s resurgence. With new upgrades, he’s poised to outpace rivals in Austin, despite not winning since June.
Sergio Perez didn’t make it past SQ2, but Verstappen capitalized on his revamped RB20. Initially, it seemed like Mercedes’ Russell might clinch pole, yet Verstappen edged him out at the last moment. Although Perez lagged a second behind, Helmut Marko emphasized that the updates were instantly effective. Teams had only an hour of practice due to the sprint format.
Marko’s Bold Declaration:
“Red Bull is back. Yes, Red Bull is back,” Marko declared confidently to PlanetF1.com. This statement comes amidst ongoing controversy around the team. While Red Bull insists on their innocence regarding ride height adjustments during Parc Ferme, McLaren’s Zak Brown remains skeptical.
Recently, Red Bull faced balance issues, but on Friday, Verstappen seemed more in sync with his car. The three-time champ was thrilled to reclaim P1 after a significant session but knows most points are awarded on Sunday.
Fans might think this comeback is just what Red Bull needed to reignite their season.
So what do you think? Is Red Bull truly back in action?
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