Lewis Hamilton comment made by Max Verstappen which is bad news for George Russell

“He deserves some more pole positions because the way he’s driving is exceptional. So he’s going to be pushing me and Valtteri [in the race].”

The Dutchman was happy with third on the grid and hopes to push Mercedes hard in the race.

“I never thought I could really fight for pole but of course I’m happy we were that close,” said Verstappen.

“But also you have to look at Valtteri, he had no tow on his final run and of course that costs you a bit.

“I think the gap realistically is a little bit bigger, but overall for us on a track like this it’s not a bad result.”