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Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole at COTA

Multiple reports said Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the US Grand Prix at COTA ahead of Max Verstappen. The margin was shaped by a key sequence of corners, with one account adding that Verstappen was also nearly beaten by Isack Hadjar.

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October 25, 2026
Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole at COTA

Reports from multiple Formula 1 outlets focused on Kimi Antonelli securing pole position for the United States Grand Prix at COTA ahead of Max Verstappen.

One account said the decisive difference came through a crucial sequence of corners, where Antonelli reversed the advantage over Verstappen. The same report said either Red Bull driver could have been on pole before that section.

Another Formula 1 report also centered on how Antonelli beat Verstappen in the fight for pole at COTA. Separately, The Race said Verstappen was nearly beaten by Hadjar as well.

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