F1 United States Grand Prix 2025 grid: Max Verstappen takes lead

The 2025 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas promises an exciting race, with Max Verstappen securing pole position. As the Red Bull driver prepares to chase a remarkable fifth Formula 1 world championship, the grid will set the stage for intense battles. Max Verstappen is leading the group. Max Verstappen dominated qualifying, taking the pole and repeating last year’s front row with McLaren’s Lando Norris. Verstappen’s pace was second to none, and he will be looking to turn this advantage into a decisive victory. Norris, in second place, is a fiery contender who will look to capitalize on any slippage in the championship hopes. Their duel at turn 1 will be one to watch. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates his pole position after qualifying for the Formula One US Grand Prix race in Austin, Texas on Saturday as Ferrari and Mercedes battle for dominance. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is third and is showing late qualifying pace that could challenge the leaders. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ George Russell, fresh from his Singapore win, will start fourth, separating Leclerc from team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fifth. Hamilton, now at Ferrari, will look to use his experience to climb the order. Oscar Piastri’s Turn 1 Challenge Championship leader Oscar Piastri endured a difficult weekend, qualifying sixth after a sprint race retirement due to contact. From the “Turn 1 danger zone”, as described, Piastri will need a clean break to avoid a repeat of Saturday’s chaos. Rookies shine in row four. Row four features two exciting rookies: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and Haas’ Oliver Bearman. The duo produced an exciting battle in the sprint, although Bearman’s penalty for a track advantage dropped him to last in that classification. Their seventh and eighth starting positions indicate their growing presence in F1, and fans can expect more bold moves from these young talents. Full starting grid for the 2025 United States Grand Prix 1. Max Verstappen / Red Bull 2. Lando Norris / McLaren 3. Charles Leclerc / Ferrari 4. George Russell / Mercedes 5. Lewis Hamilton / Ferrari 6. Oscar Piastri / McLaren 7. Kimi Antonelli / Mercedes 8. Carlos Haas Bearman / Carlos Haas 9. Williams 10. Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin 11. Nico Hulkenberg / Sauber 12. Liam Lawson / Racing Bulls 13. Yuki Tsunoda / Red Bull 14. Pierre Gasly / Alpine 15. Franco Colapinto / Alpine 16. Gabriel Bortoleto / Sauber 17. Albon Esteban Ocons. 19. Lance Stroll / Aston Martin 20. Isack Hadjar / Racing Bulls