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Max Verstappen Wins US Grand Prix Amid Disqualifications; Hamilton, Leclerc Removed from Rankings; Norris Misses Win Chance; Sargeant Scores First F1 Point, Ending US Drought

Verstappen's victory sealed his 50th career win and marked a record-equalling 15th win of the season, while Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified for post-race scrutineering failures; Lando Norris fears his team McLaren have missed their best chance of a win this season; U.S. F1 drought ends as Logan Sargeant secures his first career point.

Overview

  • Max Verstappen clinches a record-equalling 15th win of the season at the US Grand Prix despite a brake issue, marking his 50th career win.
  • Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the rankings due to post-race scrutineering failures, despite both delivering strong performances over the weekend.
  • Lando Norris finishes in second place, but fears McLaren may have missed their best chance of a win this season due to the team's anticipated struggle in slow-speed circuits.
  • Sargeant scores his first career F1 point, ending a 30-year drought for U.S. drivers in Formula One; the last U.S. driver to score points in a grand prix was Michael Andretti in 1993.
  • Despite being classified last for the grand prix and sprint race, Sargeant managed to secure his position in the Top 10 after the disqualifications, highlighting his rapid improvements and perseverance.