# Max Verstappen skips US GP celebration

> Max Verstappen says no need to smile after US GP qualifying result.
- Title: Max Verstappen skips US GP celebration · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-refuses-to-celebrate-us-gp-qualifying-result-no-need-to-smile/10868029
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-24T23:22:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, red bull racing, us gp, f1, kimi antonelli, isack hadjar, circuit of the americas, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen refused to celebrate his second-place US GP qualifying result, stating there was no need to smile.