Max Verstappen Secures 50th Career Victory in U.S. Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton Finishes Second

Verstappen becomes second-fastest driver historically to achieve 50 career wins, struggling with brake issues throughout the race while holding off Hamilton who finished just 2.225 seconds behind.

Max Verstappen secured his 50th career win in Formula 1 at the U.S. Grand Prix, becoming the second-fastest driver in history to reach this milestone, with only Michael Schumacher achieving it faster.
Despite starting in sixth place and dealing with brake issues, Verstappen managed to secure the win, beating his long-time rival Lewis Hamilton by a close margin of 2.225 seconds.
Lando Norris, who started in the lead, lost his spot after lap 28 when he was overtaken by Verstappen. This likely dashed his hopes of scoring his first career win in his 100th Grand Prix race.
Verstappen's 15th win of the 2023 season tied the season record he set the previous year. The remainder of the season provides four further opportunities for him to set a new record for the most victories in a single F1 season.
Despite the result, Hamilton drew closer to his goal of challenging Sergio Perez for second place in the Driver's Championship, reducing the gap to 19 points.