US GP: Lando Norris on pole as Mercedes suffer Austin nightmare

A late crash for George Russell protected Lando Norris and his US GP pole position, in what was a rough outing all-round for Mercedes.

Before Russell found the barriers at Turn 19, team-mate Lewis Hamilton had suffered a shock Q1 elimination, with Russell’s crash restricting Red Bull’s Sprint winner and Drivers’ Championship leader Max Verstappen to a spot on the front row.

Lando Norris on pole in Austin

The Sprint action was complete in Austin, as the US Grand Prix weekend moved on to qualifying. Could Verstappen make it a double pole?

Sauber had Valtteri Bottas’ car ready for the start of Q1, following a fire on the rear corners after the Sprint.

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