Lando Norris will start from pole position at the U.S. Grand Prix after a George Russell crash in qualifying brought an early end to the session just as Max Verstappen looked on course to beat the McLaren driver to the fastest time.

Four full weeks have passed since the last Formula One race in Singapore and after a swing in Asia and a summer stint in Europe, the paddock is finally headed back to the Americas. For this week in particular, F1 will reside stateside in Austin at the United States Grand Prix.

Lando Norris risks losing ground to Max Verstappen in his bid to be crowned world champion after seeing his rival take pole position for Saturday’s sprint race in the United States. Norris, who trails Verstappen by 52 points heading into the concluding six rounds of the campaign,