Overview
- Max Verstappen won the United States Grand Prix from pole at COTA, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
- The sprint-format weekend saw Verstappen also take the Saturday sprint after a first-lap incident eliminated both McLaren cars.
- Carlos Sainz retired from the main race after contact with Kimi Antonelli, triggering a virtual safety car.
- Post-Austin standings: Oscar Piastri 346 points, Norris 332, Verstappen 306; McLaren leads the constructors on 678.
- Formula 1 confirmed COTA will remain on the calendar through 2034, and the championship moves next to Mexico City.