Ricciardo beats Verstappen to pole at Mexican Grand Prix
MEXICO CITY — Daniel Ricciardo’s smile beamed its brightest in months, while his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen steamed.
Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, looked completely comfortable knowing he’s in a perfect spot to win his fifth career Formula One championship.
Ricciardo snatched the pole position from Verstappen at the end of a sizzling round of qualifying at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday, setting up a Red Bull fight from the front row as both drivers duel for the team’s third win of the season.
“I knew the pace was in the car,” Ricciardo said. “I’ve got to relax a little … I need to save a little serenity for tomorrow.”