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Sprint Returns in Austin as Piastri Leads Norris by 22 Points

Extra Saturday scoring across three remaining Sprints could reshape the championship run-in.

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Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - October 2, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su
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Overview

  • The United States Grand Prix at COTA is the 19th round and will run as a Sprint weekend with just one practice session.
  • Friday features practice then Sprint Qualifying, the 100km Sprint runs Saturday before full qualifying, and Sunday’s race starts at 19:00 GMT (14:00 local).
  • Oscar Piastri holds a 22-point advantage over McLaren teammate Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen 63 points off the lead.
  • Three Sprints remain at Austin, São Paulo and Qatar, creating 24 additional points that could influence the drivers' standings.
  • COTA’s 5.513km, 56-lap circuit runs counter-clockwise with a steep Turn 1 climb, and past Sprints in Austin were won by Verstappen in 2023 and 2024.