Coincidentally, Verstappen's qualifying result was still slower than Qin Miao's, though only by 0.03 seconds.
But this 0.03 seconds was enough to put Qin Miao in second place in qualifying once again.
With Verstappen crossing the line, many fans were instantly delighted.
[Hahahahaha]
[Amazing, amazing]
[Great, just as I expected]
[Qin Miao has been second in qualifying in all four races of the 21st season]
[Looks like the nickname Qin the Second is here to stay]
...
After the Q3 session, Hamilton's position didn't change, while Qin Miao once again landed in his loyal P2 after qualifying ended.
The final qualifying results were as follows:
P1: Hamilton (This is Hamilton's 100th pole position in his career)
P2: Qin Miao
P3: Verstappen
P4: Leclerc
P5: O'Kang
P6: Sainz
P7: Ricardo
P8: Perez
P9: Norris
P10: Alonso
After qualifying, Hamilton, having achieved his 100th pole position in his career, naturally celebrated enthusiastically in his TR.