Leclerc Wins Controversial US Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc secured a dominant victory at the United States Grand Prix, leading a Ferrari one-two with teammate Carlos Sainz, revitalizing their campaign in the constructors' title race. The race's key controversy involved Lando Norris, who received a five-second penalty for an off-track overtaking maneuver on Max Verstappen, allowing the reigning champion to finish third. Norris expressed frustration, claiming the stewards acted hastily and without adequate driver input, labeling the decision as inconsistent with past rulings. McLaren's team principal Andrea Stella echoed this sentiment, criticizing the stewards for their intervention and arguing that both drivers had gained an advantage by going off the track. This penalty extended Verstappen's championship lead over Norris to 57 points with five races remaining, a setback Norris deemed a 'momentum killer' for his title hopes. The incident has sparked widespread debate on the consistency and decision-making practices of race stewards.