George Russell of Mercedes took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday while title-chasing Max Verstappen was fifth as the Dutchman closes in on a fourth successive world championship.
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen makes a pit stop during the qualifying session for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas , Nevada. Photo: John Locher / POOL / AFP
Yuki Tsunoda of RB was seventh with Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren, Nico Hulkenberg in a Haas and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes completing the top 10. "I knew that last lap was the one that would really count. We had to change the front wing and I didn't know it I would make it to the flag."I am feeling confident in myself and now it is down to us converting this in the race."
Verstappen briefly went top with an edgy lap before Mercedes responded with Russell taking control as both he and Hamilton delivered improved laps, Russell clocking 1:32.881. The Argentine driver was already heading for a Q2 exit in 14th place along with RB's Liam Lawson, Sauber's Zhou Guanyu, Kevin Magnussen of Haas and Alpine's Esteban Ocon.
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