Summary
Max Verstappen discussed how Lando Norris affected his performance during the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying. Verstappen encountered Norris, which he believes cost him a chance at pole position, ultimately claimed by George Russell.
Key Facts
- Max Verstappen is a driver for the Red Bull racing team.
- During the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying, Verstappen claimed Norris was in front of him, affecting his run.
- Norris had completed his final lap before most other cars and was cooling down while Verstappen was still pushing for pole position.
- George Russell secured the pole position by a margin of slightly less than two-tenths of a second.
- Verstappen said the presence of Norris's car reduced his downforce, impacting his lap.
- Despite the incident, Verstappen noted a positive overall performance in the qualifying session.
- The Singapore Grand Prix circuit is known for requiring high downforce, which is a car's ability to stick to the track.
- Verstappen was satisfied with his team's competitive performance at a challenging track.
