Max Verstappen and Christian Horner 'so pleased' for Sergio Perez after 'great job' earns pole for Red Bull

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Christian Horner praised Sergio Perez for his pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Verstappen could only manage fourth place and during his qualifying session he complained that he had ‘zero grip’ recalling some of his complaints in Bahrain. Ad/> That first race of the season saw both Red Bulls drop out in the closing stages last week to see them end with no points at the end of the season, but both of their drivers now have a strong chance of finishing in the podium, and certainly in the points.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix'What a lap' — Red Bull's Perez delighted with first-ever pole at Saudi Arabian GP41 MINUTES AGO Speaking after the session, the world champion admitted: «It wasn't an amazing Q3. My first set in Q3 were terrible. It was a completely different feeling with the tyres.

I didn't really feel comfortable.” When asked about his teammate’s success, he said: „Checo did a great job today and I am very happy for him.“ Team principal Christian Horner was delighted for his driver, pointing out the experience of the Mexican. Perez takes pole in Saudi Arabia as Hamilton's struggles continue with Q1 failure 'What a lap' — Red Bull's Perez delighted with first-ever pole at Saudi Arabian GP Hamilton out in Q1 at Saudi GP as Mercedes struggles continue »I'm just so, so pleased for Checo. After 215 races, it's incredible.

He's working harder than ever and that lap was mighty,” he said. «We could see it coming and coming, and the Ferraris put down such a competitive marker. For Checo to go do that, only the second time I think he's out-qualified Max.