Carlos Sainz, the Spanish driver of the Ferrari team, will start from the first position on the starting grid of the United States Grand Prix, the 19th round of the Formula One World Championship, having set the fastest time in qualifying in Austin.

Carlos Sainz JrPhoto: James Moy/PA Images/Profimedia

At the 5.513km circuit, Sainz Jr was ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc, but the Monegasque, penalized for an engine change over the allowed quota, starts ten places lower in 12th.

Thus, Max Verstappen (Red Bull, two-time world champion) starts from the first row of the starting grid. The Dutchman will be followed by Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell after team-mate Sergio Perez was also penalised.

What you should know about the US Grand Prix

  • The competition will take place on Sunday, October 23, from 22:00 to 00:00.
  • US MP live on DigiSport, OrangeSport and PrimaSport

US Grand Prix, qualifying results

The starting grid of the US Grand Prix