P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Full results from sprint qualifying at the United States Grand Prix, Round 19 of the 2025 F1 world championship.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix sprint race, beating both McLaren drivers for the third consecutive year in Austin.
Verstappen’s last-minute stunning lap in SQ3 edged out Lando Norris by 0.071 seconds, with Oscar Piastri placing third in the other McLaren.
This marks Verstappen’s 10th sprint pole and positions him well to pursue his 13th victory in the format since its inception in 2021.
The Dutch driver’s performance intensifies the championship battle with McLaren, as Verstappen aims to narrow his 63-point gap to Piastri during Saturday’s sprint race.
Verstappen expressed satisfaction with his qualifying, acknowledging the challenging conditions and ongoing tough competition expected in the Sprint, while also highlighting the precarious nature of the track and the need for caution in high-speed corners.
Other notable qualifiers include Nico Hulkenberg in fourth, George Russell in fifth, and Fernando Alonso in sixth, setting the stage for an action-packed race day.
