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‘All over the place’ - Max Verstappen bemoans Red Bull's performance after qualifying second at Australian Grand Prix

Defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says his performance so far this weekend has been “all over the place”, despite qualifying second at the Australian Grand Prix. The Dutchman, victorious in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago, was unable to find himself on pole after an impressive display from current championship leader and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. Ad/> Despite securing a place on the front row of the grid for tomorrow’s race, Verstappen insists he has endured problems with his car throughout his time in Melbourne so far.

Verstappen frustrated despite front row position

MELBOURNE : Formula One world champion Max Verstappen secured a front row start for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday but decried a "terrible" weekend with the Red Bull car after being pipped for pole position by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc Grabs Pole Ahead Of Max Verstappen

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed pole on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen -- and in the process broke Lewis Hamilton's stranglehold on the grid in Melbourne. Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez is on the second row after coming in third ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris. Mercedes' Hamilton, who has been the pole-sitter eight times in Melbourne, including the last six in a row at Albert Park, will start fifth. It is a second pole of the year for Leclerc after the season-opening race in Bahrain, where he went on to win.