Max Verstappen is not a man who does diplomatic disappointment. After qualifying second for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, the four-time world champion made no attempt to dress the result up as anything other than what it was — not good enough.
Verstappen Finds No Joy in COTA Front Row as Antonelli Steals Pole
Max Verstappen qualified second for the United States Grand Prix but refused to put a positive spin on the result, admitting grip issues left him powerless to challenge a stunning pole lap from Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli.
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