George Russell secured pole position for the
Las Vegas Grand Prix with an impressive lap on the city's streets, narrowly edging out Ferrari's
Carlos Sainz, who will start in second place. Alpine's Pierre Gasly delivered a strong performance to claim third, while Ferrari's
Charles Leclerc will begin the race from fourth.
Max Verstappen, who is in contention for his fourth consecutive world championship, will start in fifth, just ahead of
Lando Norris in sixth.
The qualifying session was highly competitive, with rounding out the top seven for
Red Bull. With the championship battle potentially reaching a climax in Las Vegas, Verstappen holds a 62-point lead over Norris. To clinch the title during Saturday's race, Verstappen needs to maintain a 60-point advantage after the event. Any finish ahead of Norris will secure the championship for him, while Norris must outscore Verstappen by at least three points to keep his title hopes alive heading into the next races in Qatar and
Abu Dhabi.
Question 1: Who claimed pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
George Russell claimed pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Question 2: What were the starting positions of Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly in the qualifying session?
Carlos Sainz started in second position, while Pierre Gasly started in third position.
Question 3: Where did Max Verstappen qualify for the race, and what is his current standing in the championship?
Max Verstappen qualified in fifth position and is leading the championship, needing to maintain a 60-point lead after the race to secure his fourth consecutive title.
Question 4: What does Lando Norris need to do in the Las Vegas GP to keep his championship hopes alive?
Lando Norris must outscore Max Verstappen by three points or more in the Las Vegas GP to keep his championship hopes alive.
Question 5: How many points does Verstappen lead Norris by going into the Las Vegas GP?
Verstappen leads Norris by 62 points going into the Las Vegas GP.