Summary
Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the United States Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.179 seconds. Antonelli can clinch the Formula 1 title if he wins Sunday’s race, Lewis Hamilton finishes lower than fourth, and George Russell finishes lower than eighth.Key Facts
- Antonelli, a Mercedes driver, secured his first pole since the Belgian Grand Prix in July.
- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen qualified second, 0.179 seconds behind Antonelli.
- Verstappen’s team-mate Isack Hadjar qualified third, ahead of Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
- Hamilton qualified fifth and Russell sixth, so Hamilton already meets the required finishing condition for Antonelli to clinch the title.
- Antonelli said he would aim for a strong start and to lead into Turn One.
- Verstappen said his car lacked grip in the final qualifying session.
- Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris qualified behind Russell; Norris had a lap deleted for exceeding track limits.
- Racing Bulls drivers Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson qualified ninth and tenth; Lawson will receive a five-place grid penalty for using too many engine parts.
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