Monday, October 26, 2026
HomeF1Kimi Antonelli Takes Austin Pole

Kimi Antonelli Takes Austin Pole

Kimi Antonelli claimed pole for the United States Grand Prix in Austin on Saturday (October 24). The Mercedes driver clocked 1:34.035 in Q3, securing his seventh pole of 2026 and boosting his title bid.

Red Bull Closes In

Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing speaks during a post-qualifying interview after securing second place for the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA – OCTOBER 24, 2026: Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing speaks during a post-qualifying interview after securing second place for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Photo: Gustavo Medeiros / Medeiros Press / LA Momentum

Max Verstappen qualified second, 0.179 seconds behind Antonelli, with teammate Isack Hadjar third. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth after Hamilton led final practice. George Russell placed sixth for Mercedes.

Track Limits Shake Up Q3

Liam Lawson driving the No. 30 Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula 1 car during qualifying for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA – OCTOBER 24, 2026: New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson (30) of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team competes during qualifying for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Photo: Gustavo Medeiros / Medeiros Press / LA Momentum

Oscar Piastri finished seventh, ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris, whose faster lap was deleted for exceeding track limits. Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson completed the top ten for Racing Bulls, with Lindblad facing a five-place grid penalty. Sunday’s 56-lap race starts at 3 p.m. local time.

Written by Gustavo Medeiros

Articulos que te pueden interesar

RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular

Recent Comments