Sebastian Vettel has qualified on pole for the inaugural united states Grand Prix.
The reigning world champion – who might clinch the title this weekend – had dominated the weekend’s method sessions but, while he handled to top the timing sheets during the very first as well as second qualifying sessions, it looked as if Lewis Hamilton was going to snatch pole.
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The McLaren driver fell just short on his final lap, though, while Vettel pulled off a stunning final flyer to go a tenth quicker. His Red Bull teammate, mark Webber, will begin from third.
Romain Grosjean was fourth fastest after a couple of extremely quick laps in Q3, however a new gearbox means he will begin from eighth. Kimi Raikkonen inherits fourth place, ahead of Michael Schumacher, who will begin his penultimate formula One race from fifth on the grid – 12 locations ahead of his teammate.
Felipe Massa was seventh fastest as well as was expected to begin sixth, however Ferrari took a tactical decision to break the seal on his gearbox which means he will begin down in 11th. Nico Hulkenberg will begin sixth, while Fernando Alonso will now begin seventh – on the clean side of the track – having struggled for speed throughout the weekend.