LIVE Formula 1 Grand Prix from Las Vegas » Tough duel for the world title

Lando Norris was fastest in Saturday's qualifying and will start from pole position. It is the third time in a row that the Briton from McLaren, leader in the drivers' standings, will start from the first position.

He will be followed by Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull). The world champion for the last 4 years is 3rd overall and is 49 points behind Noriss. Between the two is Oscar Piastri, who is 24 points behind his colleague from McLaren. The Australian will have a difficult mission in Las Vegas, starting from 5th, also being overtaken by Carlos Sainz (Williams) and George Russell (4).

The Ferrari drivers had a disappointing qualifying session. Leclerc will start from 9th, and Lewis Hamilton will be last.

Las Vegas Formula 1 GP starting grid

Overall ranking of drivers (top 10)

1. L. Norris – 390 points
2. O. Piatri – 366 points
3. M. Verstappen – 341 points
4. G. Russell – 276 points
5. C. Leclerc – 214 points
6. L. Hamilton – 148 points
7. K. Antonelli – 122 points
8. A. Albon – 73 points
9. N. Hulkenberg – 43 points
10. I. Hadjar – 43 points

General classification of builders

1. McLaren -756 points (Champion)
2. Mercedes- 398 points
3. Red Bull -366 points
4. Ferrari – 362 points
5. Williams – 111 points
6. Racing Bulls – 82 points
7. Aston Martin -72 points
8. Haas F1 Team -70 points
9. Kick Sauber -62 points
10. Alpine- 22 points