What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in the United States
Max Verstappen secured his third consecutive Sprint pole at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, expertly navigating tricky conditions. McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri put up a strong challenge, qualifying second and third respectively, just shy of Verstappen's pace. A standout performance came from Nico Hülkenberg, who impressively placed his Kick Sauber fourth.
Meanwhile, Mercedes' George Russell qualified fifth, while teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli faced a frustrating exit in SQ2. Fernando Alonso continued Aston Martin's strong weekend with P6, with Carlos Sainz P7 and Lewis Hamilton P8, showcasing resilience despite various team challenges. Several drivers, including Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson, Esteban Ocon, and Franco Colapinto, struggled with timing or track limits, impacting their grid positions.
