Qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 was a wet and wild ride that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Lando Norris once again showed why he is the driver to beat this season by claiming pole position, his third in a row. The tricky wet conditions made it tough for many, but Norris managed to nail a slick 1:47.934 lap that put him ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Williams’ Carlos Sainz. Let’s break down the key moments from Q1 to Q3 and see who starts where on race day.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 Q1 Recap
Q1 had its fair share of drama with heavy rain making the track slippery. Lewis Hamilton had a tough time and stunned everyone by crashing and ending up 20th, knocked out early. Meanwhile, familiar faces like Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz easily made their way through. We also saw Roller Coaster rides for rookies such as Oliver Bearman, who had a late barrier contact but still advanced to Q2 thanks to an earlier good lap.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 Q2 Recap
By Q2, the rain had slowed, but the track remained tricky. George Russell was flying, topping the session with the fastest time, showing off his smooth style in difficult conditions. Oscar Piastri, championship rival to Norris, kept close behind but could only manage 5th place. Several midfield drivers impressed, including Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar, qualifying 6th and 8th respectively, continuing their strong form late in the season.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 Q3 Recap
Then came the dramatic Q3 run for pole. Everyone switched to intermediate tyres, and Norris delivered his masterclass lap to clinch pole by a margin of 0.323 seconds over Verstappen. Carlos Sainz held onto a solid third, proving the speed in the Williams car. It was a tough day for George Russell, who earlier showed promise but suffered a power steering issue that slowed his final effort to 4th. Oscar Piastri settled for 5th, staying in the fight but off the front row.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Results
Here are the full Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 qualifying results:
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| Position | Driver | Team | Q1 Time | Q2 Time | Q3 Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:55.473 | 1:51.379 | 1:47.934 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:53.458 | 1:51.593 | 1:48.257 |
| 3 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:54.873 | 1:51.144 | 1:48.296 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:53.144 | 1:50.935 | 1:48.803 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:54.544 | 1:52.126 | 1:48.961 |
| 6 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:54.828 | 1:51.621 | 1:49.062 |
| 7 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:53.739 | 1:51.865 | 1:49.466 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:55.613 | 1:51.120 | 1:49.554 |
| 9 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:54.814 | 1:51.952 | 1:49.872 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:54.432 | 1:51.760 | 1:51.540 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | Sauber | 1:54.555 | 1:52.781 | – |
| 12 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:54.416 | 1:52.850 | – |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:54.635 | 1:52.987 | – |
| 14 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 1:56.016 | 1:53.094 | – |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:54.847 | 1:53.683 | – |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:56.220 | – | – |
| 17 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:56.314 | – | – |
| 18 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | 1:56.674 | – | – |
| 19 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | 1:56.798 | – | – |
| 20 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:57.115 | – | – |
This qualifying showed again that in F1, it’s not just speed but also composure in tough moments that wins the day, and Lando Norris is proving he has both.
Also read: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 Track Analysis
