F1 2024 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying result, standings and grid as Lando Norris eyes pole position

F1 2024 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying result, standings and grid as Lando Norris eyes pole position

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Max Verstappen ended his winless run to convert his pole position into victory at Saturday’s sprint race in the United States and extend his championship lead over Lando Norris by two points.

Verstappen led from start to finish to take the chequered flag 3.8 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who moved past Norris on the final lap.

Norris hung on to third, one place ahead of Charles Leclerc. George Russell started second but finished only fifth.

Lewis Hamilton was sixth in the other Mercedes.

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F1 US Grand Prix: Max Verstappen after qualifying second…

“That’s how it goes, we’re still on the front row.

“We made some changes on the car, hopefully that’ll be nice tomorrow.”

Kieran Jackson20 October 2024 00:13

TOP-10 FOR THE US GRAND PRIX:

Kieran Jackson20 October 2024 00:13

F1 US Grand Prix: Lando Norris on pole position!

Max Verstappen was way up on Lando Norris’ time, too, but was forced to slow down in the final sector due to double-waved yellow flags!

Russell’s crash was at the penultimate turn and he just lost the car, skidding into the wall. All OK, thankfully.

But Norris takes the slice of luck! It’s Verstappen and Carlos Sainz behind him.

(Getty Images)

Kieran Jackson20 October 2024 00:04

F1 US Grand Prix: George Russell crashes!

George Russell crashes in sector three – with a big hit into the wall! He says he’s OK.

That’s it for qualifying then, with Lando Norris on pole!

Kieran Jackson20 October 2024 00:01

F1 US Grand Prix: Final flying laps coming up!

Moment of truth now. Can Max Verstappen go quicker?

Kieran Jackson19 October 2024 23:58

F1 US Grand Prix: Lando Norris on provisional pole!

Wow! What a first lap from Lando Norris!

He’s on provisional pole with a 1:32:330 – 0.031 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen!

Carlos Sainz is third, three-tenths off, with Charles Leclerc in fourth.

5-10: Piastri, Russell, Gasly, Magnussen, Alonso (no time)

Gauntlet well and truly thrown down for Verstappen! They will all have another go – 5:00 to go in Q3…

Kieran Jackson19 October 2024 23:55

F1 US Grand Prix: Q3 underway!

10 drivers involved: Norris, Piastri, Russell, Magnussen, Verstappen, Sainz, Leclerc, Perez, Gasly, Alonso

Is it Verstappen’s pole to lose?

Kieran Jackson19 October 2024 23:51

F1 US Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton, after qualifying P19…

“In the sprint, we had some sort of failure on the front suspension. It made the balance really difficult.

“The car was a nightmare in qualifying. We should start in the pit-lane, otherwise we won’t be going anywhere.

“It was a very inconsistent balance and no grip.”

Kieran Jackson19 October 2024 23:47

F1 US Grand Prix: Yuki Tsunoda is out!

Tsunoda knocked out right at the end by Fernando Alonso!

Bottom-five and out in Q2 (11-15): Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, Ocon, Stroll, Lawson

So credit to Galy, Alonso and Magnussen for getting through!

Top-3: Verstappen, Sainz, Norris

Now time for the top-10 shootout!

(Getty Images)

Kieran Jackson19 October 2024 23:43

F1 US Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc is safe!

Leclerc puts in a clean lap and is up to third, as Verstappen goes fastest.

Final laps coming in now…

Kieran Jackson19 October 2024 23:39

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