Overview
- Max Verstappen led every lap to win the United States Grand Prix and paired it with a sprint victory for a 33-point weekend.
- Oscar Piastri still tops the standings, but Lando Norris is 14 points back and Verstappen is 40 behind with five races and two sprints remaining.
- Norris overtook Charles Leclerc late to secure second place as Piastri finished fifth after a subdued weekend.
- A first‑lap collision in Saturday’s sprint eliminated both McLaren drivers, boosting Verstappen’s points swing.
- Team boss Andrea Stella said McLaren is a “long way” from imposing team orders, while Red Bull’s recent upgrades have helped deliver three wins in the last four grands prix.