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Max Verstappen was enthused with Red Bull’s upgraded car “working quite well” as he took pole position for the Sprint race at the F1 United States Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen aced the last sector at the Circuit of the Americas, edging out George Russell’s Mercedes by 0.012 seconds in the final segment. This crucial move helped him maintain his lead in the championship race against McLaren’s Lando Norris, who starts three places behind. Verstappen’s return to the top spot in qualifying, for the first time since July, follows Red Bull’s updates to improve the RB20’s handling. Despite limited practice with the new parts, Verstappen expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress. He emphasized the challenges of Sprint Qualifying and highlighted his focus on Sunday’s Grand Prix for maximizing points.
