How Verstappen lost pole to Antonelli

Either Red Bull driver could have been on pole position for Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix were they not thwarted by Kimi Antonelli turning the tables through a crucial sequence of corners.

The Core Event

An intense qualifying fight came down to Antonelli versus Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar in Q3, and especially their opening runs - on which the Mercedes and the Red Bull traded dominance across the lap.

Key Facts

Either Red Bull driver could have been on pole position for Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix were they not thwarted by Kimi Antonelli turning the tables through a crucial sequence of corners.

Context & Significance

An intense qualifying fight came down to Antonelli versus Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar in Q3, and especially their opening runs - on which the Mercedes and the Red Bull traded dominance across the lap.

Outlook

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