US Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Austin pole on weekend he can win F1 title
Kimi Antonelli has to win the US Grand Prix to have a chance of securing the F1 title in Austin
TL;DR
- Kimi Antonelli takes pole position at the US Grand Prix in Austin.
- Antonelli can win the F1 title on Sunday if he wins the race and Hamilton finishes lower than fourth, and Russell lower than eighth.
- Max Verstappen qualified second, expressing dissatisfaction with his car's balance and grip in Q3.
- Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth and fifth, respectively, struggling with tyre temperature management.
- George Russell qualified sixth, making mistakes in Q3.
- Lando Norris had his fastest lap deleted for breaching track limits and qualified eighth.
- Arvid Lindblad will face a five-place grid penalty.
- Aston Martin showed improved pace, with Fernando Alonso qualifying 14th.
- Mercedes driver Antonelli's lap time was 1:34.035.