On the same day, the F1 United States Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying was held in Austin, Texas, United States.
Red Bull Racing's Netherlands driver Verstappen celebrates after taking first place in sprint qualifying on 18 October. Xinhua/AFP
Red Bull Racing's Netherlands driver Verstappen in sprint qualifying on October 18. He ended up finishing first. Xinhua/Reuters
Mercedes Racing United Kingdom driver Russell in sprint qualifying on October 18. He ended up finishing second. Xinhua/Reuters
On October 18, Sauber Racing Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu in the sprint qualifying round. He ended up finishing 20th. Xinhua/Reuters
Scuderia Ferrari's Scuderia de Monaco Leclerc during sprint qualifying on October 18. He ended up finishing third. Xinhua/Reuters