Lando Norris Secures Pole Position at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Lando Norris has secured pole position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.323 seconds in a rain-affected qualifying session. The McLaren driver clocked a fastest time of 1:47.934, claiming his seventh pole position of the 2025 season and third in succession.
Norris’s masterful drive in treacherous wet conditions has set up an exciting grand prix, with the drivers looking to capitalize on their qualifying performances. “It’s a great feeling to be on pole, especially in such challenging conditions,” Norris said. “The team did a fantastic job with the setup, and I’m confident we can make it count tomorrow.”
Qualifying Results:
- Top 3:
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:47.934
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +0.323s
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – +0.362s
- Other Notable Drivers:
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 4th
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 5th
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 6th
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 9th
The qualifying session was marked by challenging weather conditions, with rain causing chaos and several drivers struggling with grip. Norris’s performance was particularly impressive, given McLaren’s struggles in similar conditions earlier in the weekend.
Oscar Piastri, Norris’s teammate, had a disappointing session, ending up in 5th after a mistake on his final Q3 lap. “I was pushing hard, but it wasn’t meant to be,” Piastri said. “We’ll take P5 and look forward to the race tomorrow.”
Charles Leclerc, who had a mistake in the closing moments of Q3, qualified 9th. “It’s a shame, but we’ll bounce back,” Leclerc said. “The car’s feeling good, and we’ll be strong tomorrow.”
The grand prix is set to be an exciting one, with the drivers looking to capitalize on their qualifying performances. Will Norris be able to hold off the challenge of Verstappen and Sainz, or will the top teams regroup and reclaim their usual positions? The Las Vegas Grand Prix is shaping up to be an unforgettable one.
Grid Positions:
- 1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 3. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
- 4. George Russell (Mercedes)
- 5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 6. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- 7. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- 8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
- 9. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
The drivers are set to take to the track for the grand prix, with Norris looking to convert his pole position into a win. Will he be able to do it, or will the competition have other plans? Stay tuned to find out.
