Max Verstappen delivered a strong showing in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix on Saturday, according to De Telegraaf, which reported that the Dutch driver made an impression and was ready to contest pole position in the Q3 session. The qualifying runs took place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
De Telegraaf's live coverage described Verstappen as beginning the session in convincing fashion, and AD.nl likewise reported that he opened the second part of qualifying in formidable form. NU.nl noted that Verstappen had started his qualifying campaign for the American round.
The outcome of the final shootout was reported by NOS, which said Verstappen took second place on the grid in Austin, with Antonelli claiming pole position. NOS also reported that Ferrari endured a disappointing session. Those results came after De Telegraaf had framed the Dutchman as a genuine contender for the top spot heading into Q3.
Further detail on the gaps between drivers and the full grid order was not available in the reporting summarized here.
What to watch next: how Verstappen converts the front-row start in Sunday's race, and whether Ferrari can respond after its difficult qualifying.
