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F1 USA Grand Prix 2023: Leclerc Claims Pole as Hamilton Chases Podium Finish

Hamilton Looks to Improve Last Season's Performance

As the Formula One drivers gear up for the next lap of their 2023 tour in the United States, all eyes are on Lewis Hamilton. The 38-year-old racing legend is currently chasing Sergio Perez's second spot on the F1 leaderboards and hoping for a podium finish to improve upon last season's performance.

Leclerc Takes Pole Position

In a thrilling qualifying session, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the F1 USA Grand Prix. This puts him in prime position to challenge for the win. Meanwhile, F1 champion Max Verstappen will start the race in sixth place.

Exciting Race Expected at Circuit of the Americas

The F1 USA Grand Prix is set to take place today at the Circuit of the Americas. With a capacity of 150,000 spectators, this thrilling race promises to be a spectacle. Last year, Max Verstappen narrowly beat Lewis Hamilton to the finish line, adding to the excitement of this year's event.

How to Watch the F1 USA Grand Prix 2023

For UK viewers, the F1 USA Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Fans in the US can catch all the action live on ESPN. Additionally, will provide lap-by-lap coverage of the race, including podium reactions.

Starting Grid

Here is the starting grid for the F1 USA Grand Prix 2023:

1st Charles Leclerc – Ferrari

2nd Lando Norris – McLaren

3rd Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes

4th Carlos Sainz – Ferrari

5th George Russell – Mercedes

6th Max Verstappen – Red Bull

7th Pierre Gasly – Alpine

8th Esteban Ocon – Alpine

9th Sergio Perez – Red Bull

10th Oscar Piastri – McLaren

…and so on

Current Driver Standings

Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

1. Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 433

2. Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 224

3. Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 194

4. Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 183

…and so on

Next Grand Prix

With the F1 championship wrapped up, there are still five more Grand Prix races to go. Stay tuned for the next thrilling event in the F1 tour!