Max Verstappen expresses extreme satisfaction after securing pole position at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix in a dominant performance during Saturday's qualifying session at the Shanghai International Circuit.

• Verstappen's pole position marked the 100th for the team, with their first pole also achieved at the Shanghai International Circuit 15 years ago.
• Verstappen was half a second quicker than the fastest non-Red Bull contender during qualifying.

Perez faced challenges in Q1 due to traffic but recovered to secure a front row starting position alongside Verstappen.

• Red Bull's strong performance in qualifying signals a promising position for the team heading into the Chinese Grand Prix.
• The team's ability to make setup changes post-Sprint race contributed to their improved performance in qualifying.

Verstappen and Perez aim to convert their front row start into a successful race outcome at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Verstappen's pole position and Red Bull's 1-2 finish in qualifying set a solid foundation for a competitive performance in the upcoming race, with high hopes for a strong showing tomorrow.