Formula One: Charles Leclerc Takes Pole, Sainz Penalized, Hamilton Begins at 10th on the Grid

Charles Leclerc takes pole position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz securing a second-place start, but facing a 10-place grid penalty. World champion Max Verstappen will start third, with Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q2 and starting 10th on the grid. Despite controversy around F1’s handling of the suspended practice session, the excitement for the inaugural race remains high.