Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for Formula 1's 2023 United States Grand Prix after Max Verstappen lost a time 0.005s quicker to a last-gasp Q3 track limits violation.
In an unexpectedly close session between Red Bull and its typically trailing rivals, Leclerc led the way for Ferrari through Q2 and again on the first runs in Q3. Track limits were a focus throughout the one-hour knockout session, with the penultimate and final corners – Turns 19 and 20 – tricky for the drivers to stay within the white lines as their soft tyres cried enough on the rough, high-energy surface here and with track temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius. Leclerc's 1m34.
Behind him, both Aston Martin cars were sensationally knocked out following their front brake issues in FP1, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll setting personal bests on their final Q1 tours but ending up 17th and 19th around Williams pair Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant.
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