F1 United States Grand Prix 2025

LIVE: Reaction as Max Verstappen beats McLaren duo to Austin sprint pole

Follow all the live action from Sprint Qualifying from Austin ahead of the 2025 F1 United States Grand Prix Sprint!

Fergal Walsh

18 October 2025

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McLaren will head into Sprint qualifying in Austin as favourites for pole position for the shorter United States Grand Prix race.

Lando Norris set a blistering pace in the sole practice session, ahead of Nico Hulkenberg in second and Oscar Piastri in third.

So far in 2025, the three Sprint poles have been claimed by Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri in China, Miami and Belgium, but who will add their name to that list in Austin?

To find out, you can follow our dedicated live blog below, which also features live timing!

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LIVE: Reaction as Max Verstappen beats McLaren duo to Austin sprint pole
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