Russell Takes Las Vegas Grand Prix Pole with 1:32.312 Lap; Sainz Second by 0.098s

Nov 23, 2024, 07:38 AM

George Russell secured pole position for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix with a lap time of 1:32.312, marking his third pole of the season. Carlos Sainz narrowly missed out by 0.098 seconds and said, "I thought I had pole and then George came in very, very quick at the end!" Pierre Gasly achieved his second-best career starting position, qualifying third for Alpine F1 Team and celebrated enthusiastically. Max Verstappen qualified fifth, ahead of his title rival Lando Norris in sixth, and needs to finish ahead of Norris to secure his fourth championship title. Verstappen was not happy with his position. The qualifying session was thrilling, with a dramatic late lap from Russell clinching pole under the Vegas lights. Russell commented, "It feels incredible to be back on pole."