Summary
Red Bull's team leader, Laurent Mekies, defended driver Max Verstappen after he said Lando Norris affected his final qualifying lap by slowing down. Because of this, Verstappen couldn't fully complete his lap as planned. Despite not starting in the top position, Verstappen still has a strong place and confidence for the upcoming race.
Key Facts
- Max Verstappen claimed Lando Norris slowed him down during a crucial qualifying lap.
- Verstappen's lap was affected by Norris' car, leading to a lock-up in the last corners.
- Red Bull's team principal, Laurent Mekies, supported Verstappen's claims about possible pole position.
- Red Bull believes its car setup improvements have boosted performance.
- Mekies' leadership is credited for Red Bull's enhanced performance.
- Verstappen will start Sunday’s race from a competitive position despite the incident.
