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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took pole position for the United States Grand Prix after Max Verstappen’s lap was deleted for exceeding track limits oppo
Verstappen looked to have qualified first in his Red Bull at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, only to see his lap – five thousandths of a second quicker than Leclerc – chalked off by the stewards oppo
Verstappen dropped from first to sixth with Lando Norris taking second for McLaren ahead of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton oppo
Leclerc’s team-mate Carlos Sainz finished fourth with George Russell fifth for Mercedes oppo
Verstappen, who wrapped up his third world title in Qatar a fortnight ago, is bidding to join Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel by reaching 50 victories oppo
But the Dutchman’s quest will start from back down the grid after he put all four wheels off the track at Turn 18 following a rare mistake oppo
Verstappen headed into the final runs a quarter of a second down after he took aim at his team for putting him on track too close to Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull oppo
“Well f****** done there,” he yelled over the radio oppo
“What the f*** was that in the last corner?!”His subsequent error then allowed Leclerc to take the 21st pole of his career, 0 oppo
130 sec ahead of Norris, who finished nine thousandths clear of Hamilton oppo
“It wasn’t easy for everybody so I am really happy to start on pole for Sunday,” said Leclerc oppo
“It is a surprise for us because we didn’t expect to be fighting for pole oppo
“Going into Turn 1 it is tricky here, but it is always oppo better to start at the front than the back oppo
”Hamilton, who has only finished off the podium once in Austin, said: “I love being in the States oppo
The circuit is incredible and is one of my favourites, right up there with Silverstone oppo
it is a legendary layout and incredibly challenging oppo
”Hamilton, in his upgraded Mercedes, was fastest in the opening sector, but was unable to oppo better Leclerc’s time oppo
He added: “We have taken a step closer to the front which I know everyone is working so hard for oppo
They are still a little bit ahead but we will give it another shot tomorrow oppo
With this crowd, anything is possible oppo
”Daniel Ricciardo is back in the saddle after missing five races with a broken hand sustained in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on August 25 oppo
The 34-year-old Australian progressed to Q2 before lining up in 15th, one second off the pace and four places behind Yuki Tsunoda in the other AlphaTauri oppo
Aston Martin have brought a number of upgrades across the pond, but both their drivers were sent for an early bath oppo
Fernando Alonso managed only 17th with team-mate Lance Stroll – on a torrid run of form – two places further back oppo
Meanwhile, American rookie Logan Sargeant, whose seat with Williams has not been confirmed for next season, will line up from last position at his home race oppo
A sprint race will follow on Saturday before Sunday’s 56-lap grand prix oppo
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F1 returns to the Circuit of the Americas this weekend for the US Grand Prix – and the fifth sprint weekend of the season oppo
Max Verstappen sealed the 2023 world title last time out in Qatar and also claimed his 14th grand prix victory of the season oppo
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was driver of the weekend, however, winning the sprint race and coming second in the grand prix on Sunday oppo
PREVIEW: Daniel Ricciardo must prove he still belongs on the F1 gridLewis Hamilton had a weekend to forget, crashing into Mercedes team-mate George Russell, while the Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were among the chasing pack oppo
Lando Norris finished third to secure a double podium for McLaren oppo
Verstappen won a thrilling race at COTA last year, edging out Lewis Hamilton who has still not won a race since the 2021 season oppo
Hamilton is, however, a five-time winner at the circuit oppo
Follow live updates from the United States Grand Prix with The Independent RecommendedLewis Hamilton insists F1 must remain extreme: ‘Let’s not get too soft’Daniel Ricciardo must prove he still belongs on the F1 gridF1 drivers react as sport governing body increases size of finesF1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - QUALIFYING Charles Leclerc qualified on pole; Norris 2nd; Hamilton 3rdMax Verstappen fumes with Red Bull team towards end of US qualifyingClick here for the full starting gridDaniel Ricciardo out in Q2, also out: Tsunoda, Zhou, Bottas, MagnussenFernando Alonso out in Q1 for first time this season, also out: Hulkenberg, Albon, Stroll, SargeantMax Verstappen was fastest in first practice; Leclerc 2nd; Hamilton 3rdPREVIEW: Daniel Ricciardo must prove he still belongs on the F1 grid‘Let’s not get too soft’: Hamilton insists F1 must remain extremeShow latest update 1697845883George Russell perplexed after ‘strange’ day at US Grand Prix qualifyingGeorge Russell admits he was “off the pace” during Friday’s action at the United States Grand Prix oppo
Russell was fifth-fastest during qualifying for Sunday’s grand prix, while his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamiltonwas third-quickest at the Circuit of the Americas oppo
Yet after a difficult first practice session too, Russell seemed somewhat confused as to why he struggled but stated given his shortcomings, he was satisfied with his fifth-place starting spot for Sunday oppo
“For me, it’s been a challenging day,” Russell said after qualifying oppo
Full quotes below: George Russell perplexed after ‘strange’ day at US GP qualifyingRussell was fifth-fastest in qualifying but seemed confused as to why he struggled in Austin Kieran Jackson21 October 2023 00:511697844540Charles Leclerc grabs pole position as Max Verstappen rages in AustinQualifying reportFerrari’s Charles Leclerc took pole position for the United States Grand Prix after Max Verstappen’s lap was deleted for exceeding track limits oppo
Verstappen looked to have qualified first in his Red Bull at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, only to see his lap – five-thousandths of a second quicker than Leclerc – chalked off by the stewards oppo
Verstappen dropped from first to sixth with Lando Norris taking second for McLaren ahead of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton oppo
Leclerc’s team-mate Carlos Sainz finished fourth with George Russell fifth for Mercedes oppo
Full report below: Charles Leclerc grabs pole position as Max Verstappen rages in AustinVerstappen looked to have qualified first in his Red Bull at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas, only to exceed track limitsKieran Jackson21 October 2023 00:291697843700Max Verstappen fumes with Red Bull team towards end of US qualifyingMax Verstappen was livid with his Red Bull pit wall on Friday - after the end of one of his final qualifying laps was impacted by team-mate Sergio Perez oppo
The 2023 world champion was entering the final turn at the Circuit of the Americas in his first flying run in Q3, but lost control of his Red Bull with Perez ahead of him oppo
The dirty air of Perez’s car seemingly had an impact, meaning he was only third-fastest at the time behind Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton oppo
Full quotes below: Max Verstappen fumes with Red Bull team towards end of US Grand Prix qualifyingThe Dutchman lost his rag over team radio in the final session of qualifying in Austin on Friday Kieran Jackson21 October 2023 00:151697842920George Russell after qualifying fifth: “For me it’s been a challenging day oppo
Been off the pace, don’t know why oppo
Strange day for me so I’m actually pleased with P5 oppo
There were times that it didn’t look like we’d make Q3 oppo
“I’ll take it on my shoulders, I’ve been off the pace today and don’t know why oppo
P5 is a great place to start on Sunday and we could have been much further down the order, so I’m satisfied with that position oppo
” Kieran Jackson21 October 2023 00:021697842179Sergio Perez after qualifying P9: “We are on the wrong side of it oppo
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Kieran Jackson20 October 2023 23:491697841639TOP-10 FOR THE US GRAND PRIX: 1) Charles Leclerc2) Lando Norris3) Lewis Hamilton4) Carlos Sainz5) George Russell6) Max Verstappen7) Pierre Gasly8) Esteban Ocon9) Sergio Perez10) Oscar PiastriKieran Jackson20 October 2023 23:401697841219Lewis Hamilton after qualifying third on the grid: “I love being in the States and this weather we’ve got, such a beautiful country oppo
This circuit is incredible, this is right up there with Silverstone! Every driver finds it really tricky oppo
“We’ve taken a bit of a step closer to those guys, still got a bit to go oppo
”Kieran Jackson20 October 2023 23:331697840499Lando Norris after qualifying second: “I’m happy, it’s been a good day oppo
Probably not expected, a good bonus from the whole team oppo
Didn’t make as many mistakes as last week! Bit of a shame that one opportunity maybe missed again but happy nevertheless! “We’re in a good position, Charles is usually a good starter oppo
We’re in almost the best position!” Kieran Jackson20 October 2023 23:211697839959Charles Leclerc after qualifying on pole: “We had a strong basis oppo
I was feeling good, the last lap in Q3 was a few mistakes but really happy we’re starting on pole for Sunday oppo
”“I love the vibe at this track and in the city!”Kieran Jackson20 October 2023 23:121697839435Charles Leclerc is on pole position at the US Grand Prix! Charles Leclerc has done it - and he goes even faster! A 1:34:723 puts him on pole! Lando Norris in second, with Lewis Hamilton third oppo
Carlos Sainz fourth, Max Verstappen only sixth! Verstappen went to the top of the leaderboard but had his lap time deleted - and it was clearly going beyond the white line at turn 19! 5-10: Russell, Verstappen, Gasly, Ocon, Perez, Piastri (Getty Images)Kieran Jackson20 October 2023 23:03Newer1 / 6OlderMore aboutMax VerstappenLewis HamiltonUS Grand PrixLando NorrisJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1F1 United States GP LIVE: Qualifying updates and results from Austin F1 United States GP LIVE: Qualifying updates and results from Austin Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today oppo
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