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Antonelli Is Fastest in US Qualifying

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Kimi Antonelli took United States Grand Prix pole in October 24 qualifying. Verstappen was second and Hadjar third. The Mercedes driver’s 1:34.035 lap earned the leading grid position, not the later race victory.

Qualifying decides the starting order, not the race winner. The fastest qualifying lap gives a driver an advantage at the start, but other events can change the race. A later race report is needed to tell us who won.

Editorial correction, 26 October 2026: We reviewed source attribution, wording and reading practice, correcting unsupported claims where needed. This is a retrospective archive review; the original publication date is retained.

Source: Sources checked 26 October 2026. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/antonelli-seizes-pole-position-ahead-of-verstappen-in-qualifying-at-the-united-states-gp.4xdH4w09GhNDOJdknowRAk

Read and practise

1. What does pole position establish?

   1. The final race victory
   2. The leading grid position from qualifying
   3. The championship title by itself

2. What is needed to identify the Grand Prix winner?

   1. Only the quickest qualifying lap
   2. The qualifying session’s weather alone
   3. The later race result

Your turn

Describe pole position without implying a race victory.

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