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Antonelli Secures the Front Spot in Austin

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed pole for the United States Grand Prix in October 24 qualifying. Verstappen was second and Hadjar third.

Antonelli’s 1:34.035 lap earned the leading grid position. The qualifying result establishes where drivers start; it is separate from the outcome of Sunday’s race.

Source: Formula 1, 2026-10-24. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/antonelli-seizes-pole-position-ahead-of-verstappen-in-qualifying-at-the-united-states-gp.4xdH4w09GhNDOJdknowRAk

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1. Who qualified behind Antonelli in second place?

   1. Isack Hadjar
   2. Kimi Antonelli
   3. Max Verstappen

2. What did the qualifying result secure?

   1. The leading starting position
   2. Victory in Sunday’s race
   3. The season championship

Your turn

Describe qualifying without calling it a race victory.

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