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Max Verstappen is obviously disappointed after his early retirement in qualifying for the US Grand Prix, but the Limburger does not want to despair of his chances in Austin.
The right rear wheel of the Verstappens Red Bull was damaged in the first qualifying session after driving on the sidewalks. The Dutchman always had holes, but his car was no longer ready to repair for the second quarter.
"We are still trying to manufacture the car in such cases, but I knew immediately that it was ready," Verstappen Saturday night at a first reaction to the return of Ziggo Sports to his failure.
"It's a bit strange, since all those who use the sidewalk have been there for two years, so we do not know it could have happened."
Due to his early retirement, Verstappen will probably leave of the thirteenth position of the race. The Red Bull Racing rider qualifies for the second quarter and takes advantage of the motorcycle changes at Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly, drivers at Toro Rosso
Verstappen hopes that next year will be repeated
Verstappen retains the race Sunday of last year in Austin. The Dutchman had to start from 16th position with a penalty on the grid, but led to third place thanks to a nice catch-up race. He finally finished fourth because of a time penalty.
"We will try to catch up with the race of last year," Verstappen said. "Normally, we are still a little more competitive during the race and I hope we can soon overtake the midfielder."
The US Grand Prix will start Sunday at 20:10 Dutch time. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who can secure his fifth world title, starts from pole position on the Circuit of the Americas.
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