Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won qualifying for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas.
The Monegasque achieved his best lap in the third segment in 1 minute 32.726 seconds. This is his fifth pole position of the season and the 23rd of his career.
Only 44 thousandths of a second were lost to him by another Ferrari driver. Carlos Sainz . The third was the three-time world champion Max Verstappen (“Red Bull”).
Due to a 10-position penalty for battery replacement, Sainz will start 12th, Verstappen will start the race second.
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Sergio Perez (Red Bull) did not reach the final segment, placing 11th and 12th respectively.
American Williams driver Logan Sargent finished seventh, the best result of his career in qualifying.
The race will take place on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. (Moscow time).
Las Vegas hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time since 1982.
“Formula 1”. Las Vegas Grand Prix (USA).
Qualification. Top 10
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1.32,726
2. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – +0.044
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +0.378
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – +0.386
5. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – +0.513
6. Alexandre Albon (Williams) – +0.597
7. Logan Sargent (Williams) – 0.787
8. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) – +0.799
9. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) – +0.811
10. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +0.829
Source : MatchTV
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