Following the qualifying session for the United States Grand Prix, Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen declined to celebrate his second-place grid position, stating there was "no need to smile and be super happy" with his performance.
Verstappen attributed his inability to contend for pole position to a lack of grip during the final qualifying session (Q3). Consequently, the pole position was secured by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Verstappen finishing 0.179 seconds behind.
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