Pilot Mercedes Lewis Hamilton showed the best result at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
After the first segment of fighting has left Grosjean (“Haas”), Magnussen (“Reno”), Wehrlein and Windows (both – “manor”), Nasr (“Zauber”) and “button” (“McLaren”), which on the final lap to break into the top-16 was prevented by Palmer.
To the top 10 for the second segment is not reached Perez (“Force India”), Alonso (McLaren), Gutierrez (“Haas”), Palmer (“Reno”) and Ericsson (“Zauber”). A surprise was the appearance in the final segment of the rider Toro Rosso Sainz.
In the fight for pole position has traditionally involved only racers Mercedes – Hamilton won both waves quick laps and left his teammate Rosberg behind. Red bull once again beat Ferrari, and Nico Hulkenberg (“Force India”) was ahead of both pilots Williams.
The United States Grand Prix. Qualifying results:
1. Lewis Hamilton (“Mercedes”) — 1.34,999.
2. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) +0,216.
3. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) +0,510.
4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0,748.
5. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) +1,132.
6. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) +1,359.
7. Nico Hulkenberg (“Force India”) +1,629.
8. Valtteri Bottas (“Williams”) +2,117.
9. Felipe Massa (“Williams”) +2,270.
10. Carlos Sainz Jr (Toro Rosso) +2,327