Las Vegas Grand Prix: Qualifying Highlights #

George Russell clinched pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz lining up beside him. In the second row, Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc are set to start. Meanwhile, championship contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will start in fifth and sixth positions, respectively. With 62 points separating Verstappen and Norris, the Dutchman must outperform Norris to secure his fourth consecutive title.

The constructors’ championship battle remains competitive. Sergio Pérez endured another setback by failing to advance out of Q1, securing a P16 start, marking his sixth Q1 elimination this year. Red Bull currently sits third in the standings, 13 points behind Ferrari. Known for relying heavily on Verstappen, Red Bull now faces a daunting challenge, especially as Ferrari’s Leclerc and Sainz are well-positioned for the upcoming race. Should Ferrari capitalize, they could close the gap with McLaren, currently 36 points ahead, with Oscar Piastri qualifying eighth.

In the midfield skirmish, Gasly’s P3 start follows Alpine’s strong performance in Brazil, where they scored a double podium and now lead Haas by three points and RB by five points. A significant repair challenge looms for one team after a dramatic Q2 moment saw Franco Colapinto clip the barrier at Turn 16, resulting in hefty car damage. This incident compounds the team’s challenges after three wrecks endured during the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend.

Here are the top qualifying positions as the story continues to develop.