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United States Grand Prix: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli delivered a stunning performance in qualifying to secure pole position for the United States Grand Prix in Austin,Texas.
Antonelli clocked an impressive 1 minute 34.035 seconds.
He beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to claim the top spot on the starting grid.
Ferrari had shown strong pace during the practice sessions.
However, Mercedes stole the spotlight when qualifying began at the Circuit of the Americas.
Top Five Drivers in Qualifying
| Position | Driver | Team |
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
Verstappen finished just 0.179 seconds behind Antonelli.
The narrow gap highlights the intense competition at the front of the grid.
Red Bull also enjoyed a strong qualifying session.
Isack Hadjar secured third place, giving the team two drivers in the top three.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton completed the top five.
Both drivers will look to challenge the leaders during Sunday’s race.
Antonelli Eyes a Crucial Race Victory
Antonelli’s pole position gives Mercedes an excellent opportunity to fight for victory in Austin.
The young Italian will aim to convert his qualifying success into a strong race result.
Verstappen starts alongside him on the front row.
Their battle could prove crucial as the championship contest continues.
Ferrari will also hope to turn its qualifying pace into valuable points.
Leclerc and Hamilton have strong starting positions for the race.
When Does the United States Grand Prix Start?
The United States Grand Prix takes place Today, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
The race starts at 3:00 PM local time on Sunday.
Indian viewers can watch the action from 1:30 AM IST on Monday, October 26.
All eyes will now turn to Sunday’s showdown.
Antonelli has the advantage at the start, but Verstappen and the Ferrari drivers will push hard to challenge Mercedes.
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