Max Verstappen claimed pole for the US sprint with a last-minute flyer, beating McLaren’s Norris and Piastri, while Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg delivered a stunning P4 shock in Austin.
Joined30/03/2015
Articles12653
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari has “a mountain to climb” after taking eighth in US Grand Prix sprint qualifying—customer team Stake and Nico Hulkenberg outpace the works squad.
George Russell ruled out a sprint pole at Austin, citing track conditions and timing, but expects Mercedes’ race pace will let him fight for P4 after Hulkenberg’s surprise Q3 lap.
Red Bull principal Laurent Mekies apologized to Yuki Tsunoda after a strategic error in Austin’s sprint qualifying left him unable to start a final lap—placing him 18th on the grid.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will stand unopposed for re-election after main challenger Tim Mayer withdrew, citing election rules and lack of nominee support, leaving no path for rivals.
Liam Lawson believes experience at familiar circuits is key to keeping his F1 seat, as the Racing Bulls prospect uses every opportunity to prove his worth amid stiff competition for 2026.
Affinity announced on October 18 2025 that its iPad applications Designer 2 Photo 2 and Publisher 2 are now available for free download from the App Store previously priced at $18.49 each after a seven day trial. This change precedes a major announcement with Canva on October 30, 2025 and applies to the current V2 versions compatible with iPadOS 15.0 and later.
With Audi and Honda joining the grid and Renault stepping out, F1 enters its most diverse power unit era yet in 2026. The FIA’s new “ADUO” system promises to prevent major performance gaps by giving underperforming manufacturers extra development opportunities.
