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  "title": "F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: United States GP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/f1-2026-qualifying-head-to-head-united-states-gp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T22:20:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-2026-qualifying-head-to-head-united-states-gp/10867454/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix qualifying session took place at Talladega Superspeedway. Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious, securing pole position for the race. George Russell finished in sixth place for his team. Sammy Smith claimed victory in the NASCAR O'Reilly Talladega race, executing a last-lap pass. Several NASCAR Cup title contenders found themselves in precarious positions at the Talladega race. F1 qualifying session live commentary and updates were provided, with Antonelli taking pole position. Colton Herta expressed joy at his super special Austin homecoming, though his 2027 future remains uncertain. NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup at Talladega saw Chase Briscoe claiming pole position ahead of Austin Hill.",
  "summary": "After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles. This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics. When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the ... Keep reading",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/heres-where-to-watch-f1-united-states-grand-prix-2026-live-online",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "F1 United States Grand Prix: How to watch this weekend's racing in Austin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/f1-united-states-grand-prix-how-to-watch-this-weekends-racing-in",
        "published": "2026-10-23T16:45:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in practice for US Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/leclerc-tops-times-for-ferrari-in-practice-for-us-grand-prix",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:30:57.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Marquez shrugs off crash to take pole at wet Australian Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/marquez-shrugs-off-crash-to-take-pole-at-wet-australian-grand-prix",
        "published": "2026-10-24T01:01:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Veda Ega makes history as first Indonesian Grand Prix polesitter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/veda-ega-makes-history-as-first-indonesian-grand-prix-polesitter",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:52:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Antonelli storms to US Grand Prix pole",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/antonelli-storms-to-us-grand-prix-pole",
        "published": "2026-10-24T22:41:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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