17th November 2012, 19:58 Archives

Vettel takes pole as Alonso struggles to fourth row 17th November 2012, 19:58

Championship leader Sebastian Vettel will start seven places ahead of rival Fernando Alonso after taking the first ever pole position around Circuit of the Americas in the United States.

Grosjean handed five-place penalty

Romain Grosjean will be moved back five places on the grid for the United States Grand Prix.

2012 United States Grand Prix grid

Sebastian Vettel is on pole for tomorrow’s United States Grand Prix, with McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton alongside. Fernando Alonso will start eighth after Romain Grosjean’s penalty.

Vettel quickest yet again in final US practice session

Sebastian Vettel was the fastest driver once again in the third and final practice session ahead of qualifying for the US Grand Prix.

Will F1 make a success of its return to America?

F1 is back for another attempt to win over the American public. But will the Circuit of the Americas provide the springboard for success the championship is yearning for?

Ecclestone wants two more races in America

In the round-up: Ecclestone wants more US races • Webber says second on grid will be “a joke” • Alonso “convinced” he can win title

Drivers praise COTA but race prospects aren’t good

F1 drivers were full of praise for the new home of the United States Grand Prix after sampling it for the first time today. But its first race be any good?