Overview

• George Russell converted pole into a controlled victory by just over five seconds for Mercedes’ second win of the season.
• Max Verstappen finished second despite downshift and lock-up issues and a soft-tyre start, fending off Lando Norris in a late duel.
• Norris surged from fifth to third on lap one with contact involving Verstappen and Piastri; stewards ruled no further action and McLaren made no in-race call.
• McLaren secured the constructors’ championship with six races remaining as Piastri’s slow pit stop contributed to a fourth-place finish.
• The drivers’ standings tighten with Piastri 22 points ahead of Norris and Verstappen 63 back as the season heads to Austin.