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Max Verstappen will start the U.S. Grand Prix sprint race from pole after a late stunner pinched top spot from George Russell after the flag. Verstappen complained throughout the session that he wa…
Max Verstappen will start the U.S. Grand Prix sprint race from pole after a late stunner pinched top spot from George Russell after the flag, setting a benchmark time of 1m 32.833s, just 0.012s ahead. Verstappen’s last pole was in Austria in June, expressing happiness with the team’s performance. Charles Leclerc qualified third, showing promising pace with recent car upgrades, while Lando Norris was fourth behind the title leader. Carlos Sainz will line up fifth, followed by Nico Hulkenberg, leading a double Haas appearance in sixth and eighth. Sergio Perez was disappointed in 11th, with teammates Stroll and Alonso in 14th and 15th.