Achieve Pole Position, Max Verstappen Wants The Key To The World Title At F1 GP Qatar 2023

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JAKARTA Max Verstappen is determined to lock up the world title after winning pole position in the Qatar 2023 F1 GP qualification. The Red Bull Racing team racer wants to win the sprint race or the main race for the title of world champion.

In the qualifying round at the Losail International Circuit, Qatar, Saturday (7/10) early morning WIB, Verstappen appeared strong. The Dutchman became the fastest with a time of 1 minute 23.778 seconds or almost 0.5 seconds ahead of George Russell.

Verstappen said he was happy with the pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix or the 17th F1 series for the 2023 season, considering that there were many obstacles during the qualifying session.

"A good weekend. Today is very complicated because the slopes are very slippery, first because the asphalt is new and second because the sand is constantly blown into the track," he said as reported by Speedweek.

The back tire will burst in a short time due to the gusts of this wind, and the car is almost impossible to overtake, added Verstappen. the 26-year-old man.

The 26-year-old is also determined to take the lead again on Sprint Qualifying which will be held on Saturday (7/10) night WIB, and win the Sprint Race and the main race.

My goal is also for Saturday to achieve the best time in the sprint qualification and of course win both races, sprints and Grand Prix. I want to have the most smooth tomorrow today. But I know the conditions will also be dangerous on Saturday," said Verstappen.

Max Verstappen is just one step away from securing the 2023 F1 title or his third title in a row. He only needs an additional three points from the Sprint Race which will be held on Sunday (8/10) in the morning WIB. If it fails at the Sprint Race, Verstappen still has a chance in the main F1 Qatar 2023 GP racing session, Monday (9/10) in the morning WIB.