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.
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.
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.
McLaren has held Lando Norris accountable for his near-collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore, with Norris confirming “consequences” for the incident—though the team isn’t revealing what they are.
F1 teams are showcasing special liveries at the 2025 United States Grand Prix. Williams celebrates 2002, Racing Bulls goes tortoiseshell, Aston Martin honors F1 science, McLaren adds an iridescent touch, and Haas embraces the ‘Stars and Stripes’.
Mercedes celebrates its 500th F1 Safety Car appearance at the 2025 US Grand Prix. From the C 36 AMG in 1996 to today’s 730-horsepower GT Black Series, the journey marks nearly three decades of precision, trust, and evolution in Formula 1 safety.
