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George Russell secured the top spot on the starting grid for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton struggled and ended up qualifying in 10th place.

While Russell edged past Ferrari's Carlos Sainz by a mere 0.098 seconds to claim the top position in Las Vegas, Hamilton was left disappointed due to two missteps that have placed him far down the rankings.

Pierre Gasly unexpectedly secured third place for Alpine, finishing just ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Lando Norris needs to earn at least three more points than Max Verstappen if he wants to keep the championship fight alive until the second-to-last race in Qatar. However, the British racer will be starting in sixth place, just behind the Dutch driver.

Stay tuned for real-time updates on the Las Vegas Grand Prix:

F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Russell Takes Pole Position!

George Russell clinches pole position at the last moment, finishing just 0.098 seconds ahead of Carlos Sainz, who takes second place!

And surprisingly, Pierre Gasly secured an unexpected third place!

Max Verstappen is currently in fifth place, just ahead of Lando Norris who is in sixth. If the race concludes with these positions, Verstappen will secure the world championship!

4-10: Leclerc, Verstappen, Norris, Tsunoda, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Hamilton In positions 4 to 10, we have Leclerc, Verstappen, Norris, Tsunoda, Piastri, Hulkenberg, and Hamilton.

Hamilton lost control of the rear of his car during his last lap! It was an unexpected disaster for him in Q3!

Kieran Jackson | November 23, 2024 at 7:25 AM

"Max Verstappen's Path To The 2024 Title"

Only 86 points can be earned in the next three races, which will take place in Las Vegas, Qatar (where the last sprint race of the season is scheduled), and Abu Dhabi.

At the conclusion of the weekend in Las Vegas, only 60 points will remain to be earned.

This means that if Verstappen finishes ahead of Norris in Las Vegas, he will be named the 2024 champion. The Dutch driver will also clinch the title if neither of them earns any points.

Verstappen will claim the 2024 championship as long as Norris doesn't earn more than two points than him.

Therefore, Verstappen will become the world champion in Las Vegas if:

Kieran Jackson, November 23, 2024, at 8:57 AM

F1 Las Vegas GP Live: Lando Norris Qualifies P6

"We didn’t have any hope for pole position. The top three drivers are far ahead, and Mercedes has been the fastest all weekend. Both we and Red Bull are quite a bit behind, and we anticipated doing better than we actually did. We’re having trouble at every corner; it’s been very challenging to handle our car."

"I'm going to put in my utmost effort and won't throw in the towel, even if the odds are stacked against us. I'll head out tomorrow; it's a lengthy race, and we're fast on the straightaways—hopefully, that will work in our favor."

Kieran Jackson, November 23, 2024, 8:43 AM

Lewis Hamilton: Qualifies P10 At F1 Vegas GP Live

"It is what it is" can be rephrased as "Things are as they are."

The weather was fantastic, pleasantly cool. It’s been really enjoyable throughout the weekend.

"I'm positioned a bit behind, so let's see what I can manage. Downgrading is essential."

Gloomy interview with Hamilton...

Kieran Jackson, November 23, 2024, at 8:30 AM

Toto Wolff: Insights From The Mercedes Boss

"We really crave those winter conditions; we need to experience Silverstone and Spa when the rain is pouring. Our car thrives in situations where there’s less traction and cooler temperatures."

"Next year, we need to establish a foundation that works on every type of track. Let's take a look at what we can accomplish tomorrow."

"Leclerc was the fastest during the extended runs yesterday; the key is to prevent the tires from wearing unevenly."

Kieran Jackson, November 23, 2024, at 8:18 AM.

Live Updates: F1 Las Vegas GP Starting Grid

Bottas will start five positions further back on the grid due to the installation of a new engine.

Kieran Jackson, November 23, 2024, at 8:04 AM

Pierre Gasly Finishes P3 At F1 Las Vegas GP Live

"It's hard to believe; we never thought we would achieve this. It was an amazing lap, particularly on this track. There was so much adrenaline and excitement. I'm very pleased."

"I was starting to feel chilly in the car, and all I wanted was to hit the road. That final lap was crucial. It was an amazing moment for the team, especially after our double podium finish in Brazil."

Kieran Jackson, November 23, 2024, 07:53 AM

F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Sainz Finishes Second

"It was a competitive qualifying session. I didn't expect to be this close to pole position, so I'm really pleased. We're set up well for tomorrow."

"Tomorrow, we might be battling at the forefront. We have an opportunity to secure the victory, and it seems that Mercedes was quite fast at warming up their tires today. Tomorrow brings a fresh beginning and a blank slate."

"We need to secure victories to outperform McLaren, as they currently hold a significant lead in the standings."

Kieran Jackson, November 23, 2024, at 7:46 AM

George Russell Takes Pole At F1 Las Vegas GP Live

"I can't express how amazing it is to be back in the top position. During that final lap in Q3, there was a brief moment when I thought we might miss the time. I'm so thrilled! We need to really analyze why we're performing so well this weekend; it's been quite unexpected."

In the end, you need to be straightforward about it! Securing the top spot is fantastic, but we need to follow it up with some significant points.

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