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Max Verstappen has highlighted a mistake at Turn 19 and a late red flag as the two moments that denied him pole position at the F1 United States Grand Prix.
Verstappen was dominant at the Circuit of the Americas, winning the earlier Sprint race and leading the initial two qualifying stages, but was narrowly beaten by Lando Norris in the all-important Q3 shootout. Despite being on track to improve his time, he made a crucial error at Turn 19 on his second attempt. Verstappen acknowledged the mistake, which ultimately cost him pole position, but remained positive about Red Bull’s performance throughout the weekend. The Dutch driver expressed satisfaction with the team’s upgrades and setup changes, which have boosted his confidence and performance on track. Overall, Verstappen is optimistic about Red Bull’s chances in the upcoming race and sees the improvements made as crucial for their success.
