Max Verstappen on pole for race in Austin, Texas

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Verstappen zips out quickly but slows down a bit, Norris gets caught behind him, and Leclerc (who won here last year) charges past him in to second.

Formation lap is underway. Get your popcorn …

Tire choices: Medium tires all around except for Leclerc (3rd on the grid, soft) and the last five on the grid – Bortoleto soft, Ocon hard, Albon hard, Stroll soft, Hadjar hard.