P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc will start the United States Grand Prix from pole after a track limits violation for Max Verstappen cost
In a closely contested qualifying session, Max Verstappen was initially the fastest, but his lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits, allowing Charles Leclerc to claim pole position for the United States Grand Prix. Lando Norris qualified in second place, followed by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz. Aston Martin had a disappointing session, with both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso failing to progress past Q1. The track conditions were evolving rapidly, making for an unpredictable session. The top teams, including Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and Alpine, all had two cars qualify for the final shootout in Q3.
Source: Motorsport Week