What if it was finally the right one for Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque, author of the best time in qualifying, took pole position this Friday. But this season, the Ferrari driver is still looking for a Grand Prix victory. He who has only signed three podiums this season, and is in a disappointing sixth place in the drivers’ standings behind his teammate Carlos Sainz, has already started in the lead twice, but was unable to hold his first place until in the last round. Behind him, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton will also start in the first positions of the race in Austin.
During qualifying, however, it was Max Verstappen, already crowned world champion this season, who thought he would take pole. But his last time was ultimately not counted, due to going out of track limits. The Dutchman will finally be in sixth place on the grid on Sunday. He will start his race just in front of a French doublet. The two Alpines driven by Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon will start in 7th and 8th positions.
The two Tricolores are still playing for their place in the top 10 this season. With five Grand Prix remaining, they occupy 11th and 12th places in the drivers’ standings, but are hot on Lance Stroll and his Aston Martin. A few weeks before the end of the season, the Australian Daniel Ricciardo will try to win his first points of the season. He will start in 15th place this weekend.
The start of the United States Grand Prix is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. this Sunday, October 22, and the race will be broadcast live on Canal +.
