Lando Norris (McLaren) proved during the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix that he also knows how to make good starts. He has the opportunity to confirm this Sunday, September 20, during the main race. The Briton took pole position, helped despite everything by an incident.
The two Mercedes from the pit lane?
On the last attempts, while Max Verstappen (Red Bull) improved, George Russell crashed, invalidating any potential improvement in the time. The injured Mercedes driver is officially 6ebut his car is expected to require repairs breaking the parc ferme rule.
Lewis Hamilton also wants a health check on his Mercedes, having not allowed him to exit, to everyone’s surprise, from Q1. The seven-time world champion wants to break the parc ferme rule, leaving from the pit lane, rather than 18e.
Finally, the great performance is also for Pierre Gasly, 7e with his Alpine, having reached Q3 and finally taking advantage of the yellow flag caused by George Russell.
The starting grid for the United States GP
Front line
1. Lando Norris (GBR / McLaren)
2. Max Verstappen (P-B / Red Bull)
Second line
3. Carlos Sainz (ESP/Ferrari)
4. Charles Leclerc (MON / Ferrari)
Third line
5. Oscar Piastri (AUS / McLaren)
6. George Russell (GBR / Mercedes)
Fourth line
7. Pierre Gasly (FRA / Alpine)
8. Fernando Alonso (ESP / Aston Martin)
Fifth line
9. Kevin Magnussen (DAN / Haas)
10. Sergio Pérez (MEX / Red Bull)
Sixth line
11. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN / Racing Bulls)
12. Nico Hulkenberg (ALL / Haas)
Seventh line
13. Esteban Ocon (FRA / Alpine)
14. Lance Stroll (CAN / Aston Martin)
Eighth line
15. Alexander Albon (THA / Williams)
16. Franco Colapinto (ARG / Williams)
Ninth line
17. Valtteri Bottas (FIN / Stake)
18. Lewis Hamilton (GBR / Mercedes)
Last line
19. Guanyu Zhou (CHN / Stake)
20. Liam Lawson (NVZ / Racing Bulls, multiple engine penalties)
