Provisional Starting Grid | Verstappen P1, Piastri's woes continued

After another superb lap, Max Verstappen will start from pole position for the United States Grand Prix. See the provisional grid for Sunday’s race below!

After Sprint Qualifying, Verstappen was once again the quickest on Saturday.

The Dutchman won the Sprint from pole and will aim to repeat that on Sunday to close the gap to the McLarens in the drivers’ standings.

Once again, Lando Norris will line up alongside the Dutchman. The Brit's first attempt of trying to take the lead after the start did not go so well, as both McLaren cars were involved in the Turn 1 incident.

Verstappen claimed pole position, finishing ahead of Norris and Leclerc - Photo: Race Pictures

The championship leader had a more difficult qualifying session. Piastri will start from sixth place, alongside Lewis Hamilton. The second row of the grid will consist of Charles Leclerc and George Russell.

Former Prema Racing teammates in Formula 2, Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman share the fourth row. The duo already had a hard-fought battle during the Sprint.

It will be an all-Spanish fifth row with Carlos Sainz and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.

Lance Stroll originally finished 18th in qualifying, but a grid penalty relegated him one position. After crashing out in Q1, Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar will start from last place.

See the complete grid below!

The provisional starting grid - Source: FIA

Verstappen continues to chase the two McLarens for the title

The Red Bull Racing driver gained eight points on Piastri and Norris on Saturday.

As a result, he now trails the Australian by 55 points and the Brit by 33 in the standings.

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