The 19th Formula 1 race will take place in Austin on Sunday, October 20. Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled mid-season against stiff competition from McLaren. However, they appear to have returned to form. The Dutchman showed his great skill by securing second place in qualifying for Sunday’s race. His partner, Kelly Piquet, was present in the stands during the action, and the pair shared a kiss afterward to celebrate their achievement.

For years, female F1 drivers have been a regular fixture on the racetrack, passionately cheering on their teammates. They often provide energy and support, appearing in the paddock or grandstands to celebrate victories or comfort loved ones during difficult times. Max Verstappen’s partner, Kelly Piquet, was present trackside as the Dutchman struggled in recent races. Arriving in the United States before the race even started on Friday, the model explored Austin, where she even spotted a “Max Furstappen” mascot. In qualifying, Verstappen was on track to beat Lando Norris’s time, but George Russell’s final-sector crash interrupted his run. Despite the setback, he finished just 0.031 seconds behind Norris, a significant improvement from the 20-second deficit he had in the last race.

Red Bull’s progress was evident as the 27-year-old celebrated his second-place finish by running up to Piquet and sharing a joyful kiss.Kelly Piquet kissing Max Verstappen (image via Instagram @kellypiquet)Max Verstappen explains why he missed out on pole position in the US GP qualifying session. In a tricky final section of the lap that surprised several drivers during the session, Max Verstappen looked like he had a good chance of securing pole position for the United States Grand Prix. His impressive first sector gave him a solid opportunity to claim first place.Max Verstappen (via Formularapida.net)However, George Russell’s crash forced the session to a premature end, preventing Verstappen from completing his lap. The Dutchman later explained that he had already lost time on his first run at Turn 19. He thought that regaining that time would have been enough for pole position. I lost quite a bit of time on the lap there (at Turn 19 on the first pass), which would have been enough for pole position. On the second lap, I was able to gain some time, for free, but I never really reached that corner. Max Verstappen told SkySportsF1The RB20 seems to be finding its rhythm again, which means Verstappen will have an easier time battling Lando Norris for the top spot. In recent races, the three-time defending champion seemed to be lacking pace. However, thanks to Red Bull’s progress, fans are optimistic that the Dutchman is back in shape and ready to successfully defend his title.