Lando Norris secured his third consecutive pole position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, overcoming challenging wet conditions in qualifying. Norris's time of 1:47.934 was nearly three-tenths faster than Max Verstappen, who started second, and Carlos Sainz, who qualified third. Norris's performance marks his seventh pole of the season and the first time he has achieved three consecutive poles. The qualifying session was heavily impacted by persistent rain, leading to difficult track conditions and multiple incidents. Norris expressed relief and satisfaction, noting the stress of the session and his focus on mastering the slippery conditions. Max Verstappen initially took the early lead into Turn 1, with George Russell following. Several drivers, including Gabriel Bortoleto and Lance Stroll, retired after incidents at Turn 1, and Lewis Hamilton started at the back of the grid, the first time he has started last since 2017. Hamilton struggled with the wet tyres, finishing last in qualifying. In Q2, Russell again posted the fastest time amid tricky conditions, with Norris and others improving as conditions slightly eased. Several drivers, including Nico Hulkenberg and Stroll, failed to qualify for Q3, with Albon hitting the barrier and finishing in P11. Q3 saw all drivers on intermediate tyres, with Norris delivering a near-perfect lap despite nearly hitting the barrier, securing pole in the final moments. Norris commented on the stressful but rewarding session, highlighting the difficulty of the wet track. The race is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM local time, with fans eager to see how Norris's pole position translates into race performance. The event marks a significant milestone in Norris's championship campaign, and the conditions promise an exciting race on the high-speed street circuit.