What a heartbreak for Verstappen! The Dutchman reflects on narrowly missing out on pole in qualifying

23:23, 14 Jun

Updated: 00:35, 15 Jun

byTobia Elia

Max Verstappen commented on his second-place finish at the Canadian GP qualifying after narrowly missing out on pole position. His lap was just one tenth slower than George Russell's.

It may not be pole, but Max Verstappen can be fairly satisfied with his second place in Montreal qualifying—though the real celebration belongs to George Russell and his Mercedes, who delivered a lap as spectacular as it was unexpected.

Reacting immediately after getting out of the car, the four-time world champion said: "I felt quite good all weekend. The car actually was in a good window. You need to quite efficient on the straights, which we are in general, so overall I'm quite happy with qualifying''.

Max Verstappen

P2 for Verstappen in qualifying

''The car was again working quite well. The tough choice was the tyres, which one to use. But I think we did the right thing''.

"Could second be advantageous on the run to the first corner? I would always pick P1 as you always start a bit more forward! But it's fine, we will see what we can do tomorrow. I'm already very happy with that we achieved today, to be on the front row. Hopefully tomorrow we can have a solid race."