2025 F1 United States Grand Prix Austin Sprint Qualifying Results Revealed

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Highlights

Max Verstappen took Sprint race pole with 1m32.143s lap time.
Lando Norris finished second, 0.071 seconds behind Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri secured third, showcasing McLaren’s strong form.
Yuki Tsunoda exited early due to Red Bull error.
McLaren leads constructors with 650 points; Piastri leads drivers.
2025 US Grand Prix held at Circuit of the Americas on October 19.

Max Verstappen takes Sprint pole for the 2025 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas with 1m32.143s, beating Lando Norris by 0.071s and showcasing Red Bull’s one-lap execution.

Oscar Piastri secures third to lock out a McLaren two-three, reinforcing the team’s qualifying baseline. Nico Hulkenberg delivers a standout lap to start on the second row.

Verstappen’s 1m32.143s lap secures Sprint pole at Austin.

George Russell places fifth, completing a tight leading group. The margins suggest minimal setup spread and strong tyre preparation during the decisive runs.

Qualifying leaders at Circuit of the Americas during Sprint weekend — Image Credit: Formula 1

The session turns on operational detail. Yuki Tsunoda is unable to start his final attempt after a Red Bull error, leaving him 18th and exposed for the Sprint.

A Red Bull error leaves Yuki Tsunoda 18th after missing his final attempt.

Such mistakes carry disproportionate cost under Sprint weekend restrictions and compressed run plans, where a single aborted lap can dictate race positioning and strategy latitude.

McLaren’s broader trajectory remains strong. The team leads the constructors with 650 points, while Oscar Piastri heads the drivers’ standings on 336, with Norris second on 314.

Mercedes holds second in the teams’ fight, with Ferrari third. That competitive order frames strategy choices, particularly tyre offsets and energy deployment across short Sprint stints.

McLaren momentum continues with both cars near the front in Austin qualifying — Image Credit: Formula 1

Hulkenberg’s second-row start reflects clean preparation and track evolution management. Banking a lap as grip built proved decisive against rivals chasing marginal final improvements.

Norris misses pole by just 0.071s as McLaren maintains front-running form.

Russell’s fifth suggests a workable baseline, though ultimate rotation and traction remain trade-offs at Austin. Sunday set-up choices will lean on Sprint tyre data and cooling performance.

The United States Grand Prix runs on October 19. Verstappen’s pole, with McLaren pressure close behind, sets an aggressive opening and a strategic duel over tyre temperature and DRS exposure.

Visual Summary

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Verstappen
Pole: 1:32.143

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Norris
+0.071s

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Piastri
P3

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HUL
P4

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Russell
P5

+0.071s ⏱️

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Sprint Qualifying
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High Speed Duel

Norris +0.071s

VER: 1:32.143

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McLaren
650 pts
(Constructor Lead)

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Mercedes
2nd

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Ferrari
3rd

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Tsunoda stranded: Red Bull error leaves him P18 No final lap

All eyes on Circuit of the Americas
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Austin, Texas – October 19, 2025

Verstappen vs. McLaren: A pole fight measured in hundredths. Sprint set the stage.
Who will conquer the Texas tarmac on Sunday?

Daniel Miller

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