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Max Verstappen skips US GP celebration
Max Verstappen says no need to smile after US GP qualifying result.
In brief
Max Verstappen says no need to smile after US GP qualifying result. Max Verstappen refused to celebrate his second-place US GP qualifying result, stating there was no need to smile. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Max Verstappen qualifies second
Max Verstappen finished second in US GP qualifying behind Kimi Antonelli.
Verstappen: no need to smile
Verstappen said there is no need to smile and be super happy about his qualifying result.
“No need to smile and be super happy”
Q3 grip issues
Verstappen felt lack of grip in Q3 prevented him from fighting for pole position.
0.179s behind Antonelli
Verstappen ended up 0.179 seconds behind Kimi Antonelli at Circuit of the Americas.
Q2 used tyres
Verstappen ran six laps in Q2 on used tyres to save rubber for Q3.
Verstappen's stance
Verstappen blamed wind for Q3 performance but denied tyre switch was the cause.
Next race strategy
Verstappen will attack Antonelli in Turn 1 during the race after criticizing track conditions.
What it means
Max Verstappen refused to celebrate his second-place US GP qualifying result, stating there was no need to smile.
