Verstappen Wins; McLaren Teammates Crash

Max Verstappen dominated the United States Grand Prix in Austin, converting sprint and grand prix poles into victories as he managed tyres and pace to build a large mid-race gap. His third win in four races cut the deficit to championship leader Oscar Piastri to 40 points, putting Verstappen back in contention for a fifth consecutive title. Lando Norris finished second after a late pass on Charles Leclerc, closing to within 14 points of Piastri with five grands prix and two sprints remaining. McLaren suffered a damaging sprint incident when Oscar Piastri and Norris were taken out after contact involving Nico Hülkenberg, costing the team sprint points, crucial continuous-lap data and extensive garage repairs that hampered their weekend. McLaren has opened a formal internal review of the Austin sprint crash, says it will not prioritise one driver despite a tight internal battle, and Red Bull praised Verstappen’s run as it looks to maintain momentum into the remaining rounds.