Verstappen: Hadjar Did a Great Job Giving Me a Tow

"Isack's tow definitely helped me; otherwise, I wouldn't have been second," Verstappen explained. "I probably would have been sixth or something like that."

"Certainly, tomorrow I'll be keeping a close eye on my mirrors because of the drivers starting around me, but today we achieved a good result."

"I think our car has performed decently all weekend, perhaps not at the level of Antonelli. But we're pleased to be on the front row; the team did very well."

"Races here are always tough due to tire management and long-run pace. I'll do my absolute best and we'll see where we stand."