LAS VEGAS : Pierre Gasly kept his focus on Formula One's midfield battle despite the thrill of qualifying a surprise third for Saturday's Las Vegas Grand Prix. The French driver's grid position was Renault-owned Alpine's best of the season and followed their remarkable podium double at the previous race in Brazil. Gasly will now start ahead of the top four in the drivers' standings, including Red Bull's runaway world championship leader Max Verstappen and McLaren's title contender Lando Norris.