18/10/2025 10:25
Max Verstappen roared to sprint pole position at the United States
Grand Prix, narrowly besting Lando Norris. Oscar Piastri in the
second McLaren was a further three-tenths of a second off his
team-mate. Whatever the sporting "repercussions" Norris might be
facing, it certainly did not affect him early in the Austin
weekend. The British driver went fastest in the one and only
practice session at the Circuit of the Americas, heading up a
surprisingly pacey Nico Hulkenberg in second place. Continuing his
fine form in sprint qualifying, the German will line up fourth for
the sprint itself. Will the 37-year-old be able to capitalise on
his lofty grid slot and bring home points? Behind him is George
Russell in the Mercedes, looking for an instant result to crown his
newly-signed contract extension with the eight-time F1
constructors' champions. Who will prevail and take the first
victory of the weekend at COTA? Let us know who you think will win
the sprint in Texas by leaving a comment and voting below in the
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