A beautiful show that reminds us that Formula 1 can give and take everything even in a fraction of a second. Kevin Magnussen at 30, returned to Haas that he had left on the edge of the abyss, in the penultimate race of an anonymous season, he certainly didn't expect to take the first Pole in his career. These are dreams that all riders have but which then start to gather dust until you decide to leave them locked up in a drawer. However, hunger does not disappear, and Kevin's story adds to those of many other pilots, who suddenly rekindle the fire inside them out of nowhere.
La pole in Brazil, which will not start early Sunday but in the Sprint on Saturday, it is a great celebration, despite coming after a red flag prevented the others from scoring a time before the weather turned bad. Despite the spot-on timing Kevin put his best foot forward, imposing himself on the others when the track was in the same conditions for everyone, stealing nothing from anyone.
The happiest man on Friday
He doesn't even know what to say Kevin in post qualifying interviews. He appears a little self-conscious, a fish out of water, with a genuine smile. He does nothing but thank the team and those who believed in him again when they decided to return to replace Nikita Mazepin at the beginning of the year. “I do not know what to say. The team sent me out on track at exactly the right time, I was among the first out of the pit lane and we had an incredible lap which took us to Pole. Thanks to Gene Haas, Guenther, and the whole team for this opportunity. I returned this year after a year of absence and it has been a fantastic journey. A thousand thanks. We didn't expect it at all!"
He would already like to get to Sunday's race but he will have to fight primarily on Saturday in the Sprint in which he will start alongside him Max Verstappen. For tomorrow, concludes Kevin “We will try to attack and have fun!". Weather conditions lead pioggia also for tomorrow, so we will see what other show Interlagos will give us.
