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How a 3mph difference squeaked Verstappen ahead of Russell for sprint pole

Max Verstappen edged George Russell to Formula 1 United States Grand Prix sprint pole by just 0.012s, with GPS trace data revealing that his approach at one critical corner made the difference.

The result meant Verstappen claimed his first pole – although sprints do not count towards official pole tally statistics – since he topped GP qualifying in Austria, as he lost his Belgian GP pole due to his engine change grid penalty.

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