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2024 - 10 - 19

Max vs. Bibs: The Race for the Podium Gets Posh!

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Max Verstappen steals the spotlight, but what's with the bib drama? Join us for a wild ride through the Sprint qualifying at the US Grand Prix!

Max Verstappen is once again showcasing his extraordinary driving skills as he claimed the top spot in Sprint qualifying at the US Grand Prix in Austin. With a blistering lap time that left the competition in the dust, Verstappen is set to start from pole position in the highly anticipated 100km Sprint format. Following closely behind him is George Russell from Mercedes, who is eager to give the Red Bull star a run for his money. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc, known for his relentless spirit, secured the third position, while Lando Norris will start fourth, promising an exciting showdown ahead on the Circuit of the Americas.

As the championship season progresses, it's no surprise that Verstappen is off to a flying start. With his superb performance this season, having already won all three of the previous sprint races, fans are buzzing with anticipation as they expect a commanding race from the Dutch driver. However, the Austin Sprint is not just about the thrill of racing; it also unravels an interesting subplot involving off-track shenanigans and a bevy of bibs. Red Bull's team has found itself in a comical bib drama that's kept fans talking - who knew racing could come with such fashion faux pas?

The race weekend has been filled with excitement, and this latest Sprint qualifying offers a crucial glimpse into who might take the trophy on the day of the main Grand Prix. F1 enthusiasts are gearing up for some nail-biting action, glued to their screens to see if Verstappen will continue his winning streak or if someone like Russell or Norris will emerge to stage an upset. With the atmosphere heating up, it’s clear that every millisecond counts on this legendary circuit, and the teams are ready to bring out their best.

In conjunction with the adrenaline-pumping environment of racing, Make-A-Wish International collaborated with F1 Authentics to launch a special initiative, highlighting the positive ripple effects F1 can produce beyond just speed and competition. It’s a heartwarming reminder that even amidst the intense rivalry on the track, F1 maintains a community spirit and compassion for a good cause.

Did you know that Max Verstappen has been breaking records left and right? At just 23 years of age, he already holds the title as the youngest driver in F1 history to win a race—talk about talent! Additionally, the Sprint qualifying format, which first made its debut in 2021, aims to provide fans with a more thrilling experience over race weekends, giving additional excitement to the traditional Sunday grand prix. Buckle up, because the US GP is shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular!

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F1 – Verstappen tops Sprint qualifying in Austin (FIA)

Max Verstappen will start the Sprint at the US Grand Prix from the front of the grid after setting the fastest time of Sprint Qualifying just over one ...

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F1 United States GP live updates: Max Verstappen claims sprint ... (The Athletic)

Follow live reaction to sprint race qualifying at Circuit of The Americas, ahead of the 2024 U.S. Grand Prix.

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F1: Verstappen takes pole for Austin sprint race, Norris qualifies fourth (Sportstar)

Verstappen, who last year won both the 100km sprint and Sunday grand prix at Austin's Circuit of the Americas, lapped with a fastest time of one minute ...

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Make-A-Wish International and F1 Authentics launch special ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Make-A-Wish International – a charity supported by F1 – and F1 Authentics are celebrating their collaboration with Formula 1 by launching a special ...

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F1 US GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more (autosport.com)

Formula 1's sprint race format gets its fourth outing of 2024 at the United States Grand Prix. Here's how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix ...

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F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2024 US Grand Prix ... (PlanetF1)

1 Max Verstappen, Red Bull · 2 George Russell, Mercedes · 3 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari · 4 Lando Norris, McLaren · 5 Carlos Sainz, Ferrari · 6 Nico Hulkenberg, Haas · 7 ...

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F1 2024 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race schedule, times ... (The Independent)

Super lap from Max Verstappen! He takes pole position, 0.012 secs quicker than George Russell in second! Charles Leclerc comes home third, with Lando Norris two ...

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Starting grid for 2024 F1 United States Grand Prix sprint (RacingNews365)

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull · 2. George Russell, Mercedes · 3. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari · 4. Lando Norris, McLaren · 5. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari · 6. Nico Hulkenberg ...

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F1 Austin sprint schedule of today | race start time (RacingNews365)

Max Verstappen has impressively won all three sprint races of this season, and he starts from pole at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin in a bid to make it ...

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US GP: Red Bull respond to bib drama with Max Verstappen F1 ... (PlanetF1)

Amid the off-track bib saga, Red Bull delivered on the track as Max Verstappen took F1 Sprint pole at the US GP.

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Audi to be granted increased budget cap on entering F1 from 2026 ... (BBC News)

Formula 1 is to adjust its budget cap from 2026 to offset the costs of teams that operate in countries with higher salary levels.

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2024 United States Grand Prix - F1 Sprint Qualifying (Williams Racing)

Sven Smeets, Sporting Director: There is always a lot of pressure on the Friday of a Sprint weekend. With only having one Free Practice you need to have the ...

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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from the F1 Sprint at the ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint at the 2024 United States Grand Prix.

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LIVE: 2024 F1 United States Grand Prix - Sprint (RacingNews365)

Follow all the live action from the fourth sprint race of the 2024 season at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.

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F1 LIVE: Follow all the action from the United States Grand Prix ... (PlanetF1)

19 laps of action are ahead of us with Verstappen aiming to keep us his incredible record in the sprint format. Heading into Austin, the Red Bull driver has ...

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F1 US Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race schedule and time as Max ... (Yahoo! Voices)

F1 live updates from the Circuit of the Americas as Lando Norris looks to close the gap to Max Verstappen.

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F1 United States GP live updates: Qualifying latest after Max ... (The Athletic)

Follow live updates from grand prix qualifying at Circuit of The Americas, after Max Verstappen won the F1 sprint ahead of Sunday's race.

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2024 US Grand Prix - Sprint race F1 results (COTA) (PlanetF1)

A full rundown of the F1 results from the sprint race at the F1 2024 US Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.

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F1 2024 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race standings ... (The Independent)

F1 US Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race results and standings as Lando Norris drops places on last lap.

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Verstappen wins F1's US GP sprint as Norris slips up (The Race)

Max Verstappen took his 11th sprint victory on Saturday at the Circuit of the Americas while title rival Lando Norris lost points to the Ferraris on the ...

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2024 F1 championship standings after United States GP sprint (RacingNews365)

How has the 2024 F1 United States Grand Prix sprint race affected the drivers' and constructors' championship tables?

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F1 live: The United States GP sprint race as it happened (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The 19th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the United States Grand Prix sprint race, and you can follow all of the action here.

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2024 F1 United States Grand Prix - Sprint results (RacingNews365)

Max Verstappen claimed a comfortable victory in the F1 sprint at the Circuit of the Americas. The reigning world champion finished almost four seconds ahead ...

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Winners and losers from F1's Austin sprint thriller (The Race)

Formula 1's sprint race format remains divisive but few can argue the United States Grand Prix sprint race was anything short of thrilling.

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Live: F1 US GP updates - Qualifying (autosport.com)

The 19th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with qualifying for the United States Grand Prix and you can follow all of the action here.

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SPRINT START: Watch the opening lap from the Sprint in Austin as ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Max Verstappen executed the perfect getaway off the line at the Circuit of the Americas, keeping the Mercedes of George Russell behind on the opening lap.

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2024 F1 United States Grand Prix - Qualifying results (RacingNews365)

Verstappen looked on course to beat Norris' lap time during the final attempt, before double-waved yellows following a crash for George Russell in the final ...

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F1: Lando Norris on pole in Austin with Verstappen alongside ... (Sportstar)

The pole was Norris's career sixth, as well as fourth in the last five races and first in the United States, and he was delighted.

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F1 2024 United States Grand Prix starting grid after penalties (The Race)

Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will share the front row for the 2024 United States Grand Prix after an exciting qualifying session.

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Adjusted starting grid for 2024 F1 US Grand Prix after multiple ... (RacingNews365)

1. Lando Norris, McLaren · 2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull · 3. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari · 4. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari · 5. Oscar Piastri, McLaren · 6. George Russell ...

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F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2024 US Grand Prix? (PlanetF1)

Lando Norris secured pole for the United States Grand Prix as he bids to keep his F1 2024 title challenge alive.

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'Finally we're racing again' – Max Verstappen buoyed by Sprint ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Max Verstappen took his first victory in any format since the Spanish Grand Prix way back in June after winning the Sprint at the Circuit of The Americas ...

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F1 – Norris takes US GP pole ahead of Verstappen as Russell crash ... (FIA)

McLaren's Lando Norris took his sixth pole of 2024 in a US Grand Prix qualifying session that was disrupted by a late crash for Mercedes' George Russell ...

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F1 US Grand Prix LIVE: Race schedule today, grid and times Lando ... (The Independent)

Verstappen claimed his first win in nearly four months when he led every lap of the sprint race at Austin's Circuit of the Americas earlier on Saturday to ...

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