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Australian Grand Prix 2024: Max Verstappen secures pole position, Hamilton starts 11th

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
March 23, 2024
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Racing enthusiasts, in anticipation of the 96th Australian Grand Prix, are on the edge of their seats as anticipation builds for the adrenaline-packed event set to commence in Melbourne.

Results from the qualifying sessions showed Max Verstappen clinched pole position for the  Australian Grand Prix 2024, marking his third consecutive pole this year.

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“think so far this weekend it’s been a bit tough to find a good balance in the car. And even throughout qualifying, Q1, Q2, I didn’t really feel like fighting for pole. But then we made some little tickles on the car and that seemed to help me in Q3 to really push it to the limit.” Verstappen said, exuding confidence ahead of the race.

Verstappen will be accompanied on the front row by Carlos Sainz, who displayed impressive speed and skill throughout the qualifying sessions. However, the qualifying results saw Sergio Perez penalized and relegated to the sixth position due to impeding Nico Hulkenberg during Q1.

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“The competition is fierce, but I’m ready to give it my all and strive for a podium finish,” Sainz expressed, embodying the spirit of sportsmanship amidst the intense rivalry.

Meanwhile, the legendary Lewis Hamilton faced unexpected challenges during qualifying and will start from the 11th position, setting the stage for a thrilling comeback drive.

“I definitely think we’ll have a faster race car than we had qualifying car, but ultimately we know where we need to improve and that’s the high-speed corners. [At] this circuit there’s quite a few of those around here, but all to play for tomorrow,” Hamilton told F1 News, reflecting his determination to overcome setbacks.

Less than 24 hours to the race, local fans have their eyes on Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo, representing Australia in the prestigious event. Piastri secured a respectable fifth position, while Ricciardo faced a tougher qualifying session, starting from the 18th spot.

As the excitement mounts, the provisional starting grid sets the stage for a riveting contest among the world’s top drivers:

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
3. Lando Norris (McLaren)
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
6. Sergio Perez – THREE PLACE PENALTY (Red Bull)
7. George Russell (Mercedes)
8. Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
9. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
11. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
12. Alex Albon (Williams)
13. Valtteri Bottas (Stake F1/Kick Sauber)
14. Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
15. Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
16. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)
17. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
18. Daniel Ricciardo (RB)
Pit Lane: Zhou Guanyu (Stake F1/Kick Sauber)

As the countdown to the 96th Australian Grand Prix begins, anticipation is rife, promising an unforgettable spectacle of speed, skill, and sportsmanship on the iconic Melbourne circuit.

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