Max Verstappen has dealt McLaren another blow. The Dutchman will start from pole position at the Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday: 1:32.510, almost three tenths faster than Lando Norris (P2). It was a dramatic day for Oscar Piastri. After the crash in the sprint race, McLaren’s World Cup leader qualified sixth, more than half a second behind Verstappen.
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Very strong Max Verstappen needs one run for pole in Austin, dramatic day for World Cup leader Piastri
Bytaketonews
Oct 18, 2025