F1 United States Grand Prix 2026 LIVE Qualifying Results: Starting grid, lap times, pole position, latest updates; Champion Max Verstappen calls for change after shocking ‘spine scan’ reveal COTA
Kimi Antonelli secured a surprise pole position for the F1 United States Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen raised concerns about track conditions at COTA. The race is set to be a pivotal moment for the championship standings.
Why it matters
The event highlights both the emergence of young talent in F1 and ongoing safety concerns regarding track surfaces and driver health.
- 11.34pm . First published at 8.11pm
Key Updates pin 11.11pm So what happens with Oscar tomorrow? pin 10.06pm Antonelli takes pole from NOWHERE! pin 09.22pm Piastri through with BIG advantage pin 08.09pm ‘Spine doesn’t look great’: Verstappen reveals damage racing on COTA track downChevron Show more Latest posts 11.34pm Thanks for joining us! Damien McCartney shares Share post That wraps up nine.com.au's LIVE coverage of qualifying for the US Grand Prix.
We'll be back tomorrow morning for the race, which gets underway at 7am.
Share post Kimi Antonelli needs to win the United States Grand Prix and for his rivals to suffer misfortune if he’s to become F1 ’s youngest world champion on Monday (AEDT).
But he’s given himself the best chance to tick the first box after clinching pole virtually from the clouds on Sunday morning.
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