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• Max Verstappen was livid with his Red Bull pit wall on Friday - after the end of one of his final qualifying laps was impacted by team-mate Sergio Perez vivo
  
  The 2023 world champion was entering the final turn at the Circuit of the Americas in his first flying run in Q3, but lost control of his Red Bull with Perez ahead of him vivo
  
  The dirty air of Perez’s car seemingly had an impact, meaning he was only third-fastest at the time behind Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton vivo
  
  “Well done, well f****** done there!” shouted Verstappen over his team radio, unhappy at his team for where they placed both cars on track vivo
  
  He added: “What the f*** was that in the last corner!” Verstappen, ultimately, qualified only sixth on the grid after exceeding track limits in his final run, demoting him down the order vivo
  
  Leclerc took pole for Sunday’s grand prix, with Lando Norris in second and Lewis Hamilton in third vivo
  
  Perez, who has had a torrid few months and is fighting for his place at Red Bull next year, qualified ninth vivo
  
  Saturday will see sprint day in Austin, Texas, before the main event of the United States Grand Prix on Sunday vivo
  
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  Max Verstappen defied Lewis Hamilton to win a cat-and-mouse United States Grand Prix at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas in Austin vivo
  
  Verstappen has been on easy street this season, but the triple world champion was made to fight for the 50th win of his career – becoming only the fifth driver to reach a half-century vivo
  
  Indeed, at one stage, Hamilton dared to dream of ending a losing streak which stands at 686 days and counting vivo
  
  Yet, as so often been the case this year, Verstappen’s speed in his all-conquering Red Bull machine came to the fore vivo
  
  He moved ahead of Lando Norris on lap 28 of 56 to all but seal the win vivo
  
  Hamilton might bemoan a questionable strategy decision which saw him lose 10 seconds to Verstappen in the opening round of pit stops vivo
  
  But in reality, he probably did not have the pace to stop the Dutchman from claiming his 15th wins from the 18 rounds so far vivo
  
  Follow reaction from the United States Grand Prix with The Independent RecommendedDaniel Ricciardo must prove he still belongs on the F1 gridCharles Leclerc grabs pole position as Max Verstappen rages in AustinMax Verstappen fumes with Red Bull team towards end of US qualifyingF1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - RACE REACTIONMax Verstappen wins the United States Grand Prix; Hamilton 2nd; Norris 3rdBREAKING: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face shock disqualification from United States GPClick HERE for the top-10 in AustinVerstappen booed by American fans on podium after victory GREAT MOVE! Max Verstappen takes the lead from Lando Norris OVERTAKE! Lewis Hamilton up to second START! Norris takes the lead at lights outBoth Haas and Aston Martin cars started from the pit lanePrince Harry in attendance at the Circuit of the AmericasMax Verstappen won the sprint race on Saturday Show latest update 1698022244BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from United States GPLewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been disqualified from Sunday’s United States Grand Prix after breaching the rules governing the floor of their cars in a shock end to the race weekend vivo
  
  Hamilton and Leclerc, who finished second and sixth respectively in the 56-lap race won by Max Verstappen, were being investigated by the stewards following a plank wear inspection in Austin vivo
  
  Full story below: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from United States GPBoth drivers were under investigation for a potential breach of regulations governing the floor of the carsKieran Jackson23 October 2023 01:501698018975BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face shock disqualification from United States GPMore below: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face shock disqualification from United States GPBoth drivers are under investigation for a potential breach of regulations governing the floor of the carsKieran Jackson23 October 2023 00:561698012843Max Verstappen booed by American fans on podium after victoryMax Verstappen was loudly booed on the podium after his victory at the US Grand Prix on Sunday vivo
  
  The 2023 world champion started sixth on the grid but after eventually passing leader Lando Norris halfway through the race, Verstappen held off a late challenge from 2021 nemesis Lewis Hamilton to claim his 50th Formula 1 win vivo
  
  Yet as he walked out onto the top step of the podium, the Dutchman was booed by sections of the fanbase in Austin vivo
  
  Full story below: Max Verstappen booed by American fans on podium after victory The Red Bull driver held off Lewis Hamilton to triumph but was not a popular winner statesideKieran Jackson22 October 2023 23:141698012123Lando Norris after finishing third: Asked can you win this year: “Unlikely vivo
  
  Qatar was our best opportunity vivo
  
  That’s why I was tough on myself, because I knew it was an opportunity vivo
  
  “Vegas is still a big question but there’s no high-speed circuits vivo
  
  But the slow speeds are slowing us down vivo
  
  When it comes together, which probably won’t be this year, but next year vivo
  
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  ” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 23:021698011343Lewis Hamilton after finishing second: “We should’ve stopped before Lando, I don’t know why we didn’t vivo
  
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  the deficit was so hard vivo
  
  We’ve got some work to do vivo
  
  “But other than that, it’s a step forwards vivo
  
  We need to pick up on some areas, the pit stops were not great and strategy maybe, but it’s right there!“Verstappen started sixth and he was out in front vivo
  
  They are still ahead, and they’re not developing now - they’re just chilling vivo
  
  We’ve got a huge amount of work to do vivo
  
  ”Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:491698010803Max Verstappen defies Lewis Hamilton to edge United States Grand Prix victoryRace report Max Verstappen defied Lewis Hamilton to win a cat-and-mouse United States Grand Prix at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas in Austin vivo
  
  Verstappen has been on easy street this season, but the triple world champion was made to fight for the 50th win of his career – becoming only the fifth driver to reach a half-century vivo
  
  Indeed, at one stage, Hamilton dared to dream of ending a losing streak which stands at 686 days and counting vivo
  
  Yet, as so often been the case this year, Verstappen’s speed in his all-conquering Red Bull machine came to the fore vivo
  
  Full report below: Max Verstappen defies Lewis Hamilton to edge United States Grand Prix victoryThe triple world champion was made to fight for the 50th win of his career and 15th of the season Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:401698009963Mercedes boss Toto Wolff: “Painful vivo
  
  The upgrade worked, a good step vivo
  
  Directionally, it’s a very good sign vivo
  
  “Hindsight is a tough thing vivo
  
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  we knew we needed four more laps vivo
  
  Just frustrating vivo
  
  “We are all in this together vivo
  
  We need to take the positives vivo
  
  The whole team is in pain but now we’re going to a few tracks which should help the car vivo
  
  “Quickest car on track, that’s the positive we need to take vivo
  
  ” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:261698009183Time for the podium! Another rendition of the Dutch and Austrian national anthem here for Max Verstappen’s 15th win in Formula 1! Joined by two Brits on the podium at COTA! I’m afraid to say some boos and chants during the Dutch national anthem! And a few boos when Verstappen lifts the trophy vivo
  
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  Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:131698008703Lando Norris after finishing third: “Just not enough today vivo
  
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  I’m happy, it was a good race from my side vivo
  
  The pace at the beginning was strong, but I just couldn’t hold on vivo
  
  Progress every weekend but some more steps needed vivo
  
  “Maybe a cooler track would’ve suited us a bit more but I’m happy, the team still did an excellent week vivo
  
  ” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 22:051698008283Lewis Hamilton in interview after finishing second: “I was hopeful, but we needed some more laps vivo
  
  “I’ve always loved the States, ever since I came here at eight years old vivo
  
  I’ve felt so welcome here vivo
  
  “I’m really pleased with this result vivo
  
  ” Kieran Jackson22 October 2023 21:58Newer1 / 8OlderMore aboutLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenOscar PiastriGeorge RussellJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1F1 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Race reaction and results in AustinF1 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Race reaction and results in AustinGetty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today vivo
  
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