Antonelli takes US pole on weekend he can win title
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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