Verstappen: “It’s great to share the front row with Alonso.”

Max Verstappen Leader of the F1 World Championship (Red Bull), who will start first this Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix for the ninth time this year, declared at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal: “It’s great to share the front row with Fernando.”Finished in 2nd place in qualifying.

“It’s been a while since Fernando and I shared the columns on the grid. I have always respected him. As a kid, I watched F1 on TV and saw him winning races and championships there, so it’s great to share the front row with him.“The 24-year-old Verstappen explained that he was 16 years younger than Asturias’ double world champion. He signed his 16th” pole “this Saturday since racing in F1.

“”It was just great today. The conditions were harsh and very slippery.But we stayed calm and ran a few laps at the right time.“The Dutch, who are leading the World Cup with a 21-point advantage over their teammate Sergio Perez of Mexico, explained, and were penalized for changing various parts of the power unit. It has a 34-point advantage over Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in Monaco. Sunday starts from the bottom of the grid.

“Today was a good day and we generally have a good weekend. Unfortunately because of the Czech Republic (which was eliminated in the second quarter after the accident without major physical impact). I hope he can regain his position tomorrow. “

“”Tomorrow we need to focus on the first lap. And focus on our own career. I hope it will be a good fight. “Verstappen explained after “sweeping” this Saturday in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix.