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Verstappen ‘surprised' to split Mercedes at Sochi qualifying

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has admitted surprise over his P2 qualifying position for the Russian Grand Prix, stating he was not expecting to start the race on the front row. It marks just the second time this year that Verstappen has qualified in the top two positions, as he eyes up his seventh podium of the season on Sunday. Following Friday practice, the Dutchman stated he was anticipating a fight to qualify third, but instead enjoyed a more positive session than he originally calculated. “I knew we were going to be more competitive than where we were [on Friday],” Verstappen said. “But it’s a surprise to be on the front row that’s for sure. I’m just happy with the...
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