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Alex Harrington

Max Verstappen refuses to celebrate US GP qualifying result: 'No need to smile'

After qualifying second for the United States Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has said there is "no need to smile and be super happy" about his performance. A lack of grip in Q3 left him unable to fight for pole, which instead went to Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.

The Red Bull driver ended up 0.179 seconds behind the young Italian at the Circuit of the Americas, and only 0.036s ahead of team-mate Isack Hadjar in third - his best qualifying result yet. But while the Dutchman was looking to be a pole contender earlier in the session, an unexpected lack of grip left him wanting more.

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