P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen took another small step in his 2025 F1 drivers’ championship quest by beating the McLarens to pole for the US GP sprint race at Austin
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix sprint race by outperforming the McLarens at Austin. Lando Norris of McLaren could not match Verstappen’s pace during the decisive one-lap shootout of SQ3. Verstappen’s Red Bull performance was impeccable, narrowly defeating Norris by 0.071s. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber surprised by clinching the title of “best of the rest.”
Ferrari and Kimi Antonelli faced tense moments in SQ2, with stunning last-minute improvements from both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Yuki Tsunoda experienced a nightmare exit in SQ1 due to a chaotic finish, as Ollie Bearman failed to make it through as well. The qualifying session was filled with drama, culminating in passionate reactions from Gabriel Bortoleto and other drivers facing challenges on the Austin circuit.
