# Motorsport: Kimi Antonelli has secured a surprise pole position for the F1 United States Grand Prix in Texas, putting himself in prime position to clinch the world championship this weekend. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver edged out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by 0.179-seconds. Verstappen’s teammate, Isack Hadjar, claimed an impressive third place. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton completed the top five. Carlos Sainz of Ferrari made it to sixth, followed by the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in 7th and 8th position, respectively.
Motorsport: Kimi Antonelli secures pole position at United States Grand Prix