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Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 4, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after qualifying in third position Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace
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Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 4, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after qualifying in third position Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace
Max Verstappen crashed into the wall of the last corner of the Jeddah circuit, one corner away from what could have been a pole position. It was a heart-wrenching moment for anyone watching. Not only was the driver devastated but also his father, who looked on painfully.
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With a great degree of annoyance, Jos Verstappen slammed the table ahead of him as his son threw away a start at the top. With a pole position within reach, Jos’ frustrations were felt by all.
Emotions run high for Jos Verstappen as Max hits the barriers in qualifying 😬😧#SaudiArabianGP 🇸🇦 #F1 pic.twitter.com/hBrWXGusfd
— Formula 1 (@F1) December 4, 2021
However. it didn’t compare to the disappointment of the man in the car. With Lewis on provisional pole, all eyes were on Verstappen. The Dutchman set impressive purple sectors all around, putting his rival’s time at risk. But soon, one corner shy of glory, Verstappen lost it all.
Max Verstappen reflects on his terrible moment
The crash damaged Verstappen’s gearbox, which would prove hectic for the team. Further, P3 is not something he would have wanted; especially when P1 was in play.
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Verstappen shared his feelings post-quali. “It’s of course, terrible. I knew the pace was there, and it showed in the last lap. I don’t understand what happened but I locked up. I tried to keep the car on the track to finish the lap, and I clipped the rear – so I had to stop.”
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Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 4, 2021 Stewards remove the car of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a crash during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Knowing the power the RB16 had, Verstappen knew the P3 wasn’t deserved. “P3 is a bit disappointing knowing the lap I was on but it shows that the car is quick. Let’s see where we can do in the race.”
One corner away from 𝗧𝗛𝗘 lap…pic.twitter.com/XIe4Lpkag9
— Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) December 4, 2021
Despite the bad luck, Red Bull was confident in their driver. Christian Horner said, “Max will be frustrated. He knows what a good lap it was. He just needs to put it behind him now. He’s still P3 on the grid. He needs a good start and anything can happen in this race.”
Verstappen has an important race ahead. His eight-point lead is under massive threat by Lewis Hamilton. Hopefully, the damage isn’t too much for the car, and he can fight hard to protect his championship lead.
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