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Lando Norris beat Max Verstappen to Las Vegas F1 pole with Carlos Sainz in the top three (but under investigation) and Lewis Hamilton last. Here is our full report
Championship leader Lando Norris secured pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix amidst a wet qualifying session, showcasing his continued momentum in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
With a transformative shift in weather favoring the McLaren team, Norris outperformed Max Verstappen to claim his third consecutive pole position.
Verstappen managed to secure second place, acknowledging improved competitiveness on the extreme wet tires used in Q1 and Q2.
Carlos Sainz impressed with a third-place finish for Williams but faces investigation for rejoining unsafely during Q1.
Despite initial dominance, George Russell of Mercedes encountered power steering issues, finishing fourth.
Faulty set-up sheet submissions led to Mercedes being summoned by the stewards as Russell’s teammate, Kimi Antonelli, failed to match Russell’s performance in qualifying.
Piastri of McLaren settled for fifth place after a missed final lap opportunity, shaping the starting grid dynamics for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
