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Charles Leclerc and Ferrari will start first for the United States Grand Prix, as a track limits lap deletion dropped Max Verstappen from pole to sixth
Max Verstappen lost pole position for the United States Grand Prix due to a track limits violation, allowing Charles Leclerc to take the top spot. Verstappen faced strong competition from Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton throughout qualifying. Despite setting a faster time than Leclerc, Verstappen’s lap was deleted for the violation at Turn 19. As a result, Verstappen will start from 6th position on race day. Lando Norris surprised with a last-minute effort to secure second place on the grid, ahead of Hamilton in third. Carlos Sainz and George Russell completed the top five in qualifying.
Source: The Race