United States Grand Prix: Verstappen starts from pole

Carlos Sainz: Today luck was on our side. Carlos Sainz’s third place in the United States Grand Prix sprint is Williams’ best result in Saturday sprints. After the finish, the Spanish driver admitted that luck had been on his side today. Sainz: I'll do everything I can to score points. The Williams team got both cars into the final of sprint qualifying in Austin. Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon hope to score points in the sprint and to repeat that result in qualifying for the weekend’s main race. Lance Stroll has been penalized and will drop five places on the grid. The stewards of the United States Grand Prix reviewed the collision between Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon at the first corner during Saturday’s sprint. Liam Lawson: I was hindered by a gust of wind. Liam Lawson single-handedly represented Racing Bulls in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix, as his teammate Isack Hadjar crashed the car at the very start of the session. The New Zealander was in contention to reach the final but posted the twelfth-fastest time. George Russell: I'm glad I tried to attack Max George Russell finished second in the United States Grand Prix sprint. During the sprint the Mercedes driver attempted to attack the leader, Max Verstappen, but the move failed and both drivers went off the track. After the sprint, George commented on his actions. Verstappen: Fortunately, I didn't need the final lap! Max Verstappen failed to start a decisive run in the final segment of United States Grand Prix qualifying, but his first fast lap was enough for pole.