Antonelli Secures Seventh Pole of 2026 at United States GP, Edging Out Verstappen

Kimi Antonelli continued his dominant 2026 campaign by securing his seventh pole position at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. His blistering first Q3 lap of 1m34.035s proved decisive, placing him ahead of the Red Bull duo. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar followed closely, trailing Antonelli by approximately two-tenths of a second.

The qualifying session was marked by intense competition, with few frontrunners able to improve on their final runs. Notably, George Russell, another key contender, could only manage sixth place, highlighting the challenging nature of the Austin circuit.

Antonelli's performance underscores his consistency and speed as the championship leader, setting the stage for a thrilling race. The close margins between the top qualifiers promise an exciting battle on race day.