Verstappen second in US GP qualifying, Antonelli takes pole

First reported 2 days, 1 hour ago · latest an hour ago

Max Verstappen qualified second for the United States Grand Prix, 0.179s behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, after lacking grip in Q3. Verstappen downplayed the result, saying there was "no need to smile", while Red Bull identified areas to improve.

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How the sources differ

Crash.net focuses on Verstappen's Q3 mistakes, while Motorsport.com highlights his refusal to celebrate and the gap to Antonelli. Autosport's practice report adds context on Red Bull's Friday pace, but the qualifying-focused items are more relevant to the final result.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete qualifying report, including the gap to pole and Verstappen's reaction, with a clear image.

Verstappen second in US GP qualifying, Antonelli takes pole

How the sources differ

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