Provisional Grid: Norris Secures Pole Position, Verstappen Starts Second

Lando Norris clocked the quickest lap during his initial Q3 attempt at the United States Grand Prix qualifying. Max Verstappen narrowly missed pole due to a yellow flag interrupting his last run, placing him beside Norris on the grid’s front row.

Qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas was thrilling. Though Norris initially led, Verstappen showed speed on his final lap. But a yellow flag disrupted plans when George Russell crashed in the last sector, halting their runs. Fans might feel this twist added unexpected drama to the session.

Starting Grid for Sunday’s Race

Norris and Verstappen will line up side by side for Sunday’s race. Right behind them, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc are set on the second row after battling fiercely but fairly during the sprint. The third row sees Oscar Piastri alongside George Russell, who ended Q3 with a significant crash that cut qualifying short. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez finds himself starting from tenth in his Red Bull, hoping to climb up during the race.

With all these developments, fans are buzzing about how this race will unfold! What do you think will happen?

Albert Ramirez
Albert Ramirez
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