Verstappen: "I'm surprised, but that doesn't make it any less fun"

Max Verstappen has grabbed pole position in Mexico. In 2018, he qualified in 2nd place and that came with many frustrations for the Dutchman. This time around, Verstappen has to hold his breath as stewards look at his final lap during Q3. 

The Aston Martin Red Bull Racing driver didn't lift when he passed yellow flags for Valtteri Bottas' huge crash. But for now, Verstappen is pleased with the result. 

"Yes very happy with this result and good from the team. We did not really expect this, but it immediately felt good during qualifying. In Q1, that run does not give immediate confidence, because nobody gives real gas, but the feeling was good. I am a bit surprised indeed, but that is nice of course," says Verstappen at Ziggo Sport.

"We will continue to work and will never give up. That is nice to see and it is nice that with the right setup it works out well here. I have not heard anything about that yellow flag and I will not worry about it. The start will be very difficult and I think we cannot defend that, but even if you lose those places, you still have a great race," says Verstappen.