Lando Norris Stuns the World! Pips Verstappen to Pole in a Heart-Stopper of a Lap!

United States Grand Prix pole winner Lando Norris is still on cloud nine after pulling off a stunning lap to edge out Max Verstappen and claim the top spot in qualifying.

Norris, who has been in sublime form all season, put everything on the line to pip Verstappen to pole, beating the Dutchman by a margin of just 0.023 seconds.

Speaking to reporters after the qualifying session, Norris revealed that he had pushed himself to the limit to get the better of Verstappen. 'I put everything on the line to get that lap in,' he said. 'I knew I had it in me, but I also knew I had to dig deep to get the better of Max.'

Norris's lap was all the more impressive given that he was not favored to take pole. Verstappen has been the dominant force all season, and many had tipped him to claim the top spot in Austin.

However, Norris was determined to prove his doubters wrong. He produced a breathtaking lap, pushing his car to the limit and extracting every last bit of speed to get the better of Verstappen.

Verstappen, who will start the United States Grand Prix from second place, was gracious in defeat. 'Lando did a great job,' he said. 'He was faster than me, and he deserves the pole.'

The battle between Norris and Verstappen is set to continue in Sunday's United States Grand Prix. Both drivers are expected to push themselves to the limit in a bid to claim the win.

Norris will be looking to capitalize on his pole position to claim his first win of the season. However, Verstappen will be determined to make a comeback and claim his 14th win of the year.

One thing is certain: the United States Grand Prix is going to be a thrilling encounter. With Norris and Verstappen at the front of the grid, the stage is set for a truly epic battle.