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Max Verstappen explained why he missed his final run in qualifying for the F1 US GP, a worry which proved unfounded as his only run saw him take pole position.
Max Verstappen missed his final run in qualifying for the F1 United States Grand Prix, but still secured pole position with his first attempt.
Verstappen cited being “behind schedule” as the reason for not starting a second run, as the chequered flag fell before he could cross the line.
Despite the missed opportunity, his lap time was strong enough to top the session comfortably ahead of Lando Norris.
Verstappen attributed the challenging conditions, specifically strong winds at Circuit of the Americas, to the difficulty in achieving consistent lap times.
He expressed satisfaction with the performance of his RB21, noting an improvement in pace compared to the previous day’s Sprint qualifying.
