What a weekend at Austin's Circuit of the Americas! Red Bull's Max Verstappen was on fire 🔥, snatching pole and leading every lap of the US Grand Prix. With a perfect points haul—including the sprint race win—he's cut his title deficit to just 40 points, coming back strong after being 104 points behind in August.
McLaren's dynamic duo, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, had a mixed race. Piastri, still on top of the standings by 14 points, finished fifth, while Norris battled past last year's winner Charles Leclerc to grab second place. Leclerc held on for third, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell trailing in fourth and sixth.
By Lap 21, Norris slipped past Leclerc in a hard-fought overtake, showing grit and patience. Meanwhile, Verstappen had already built a 10-second cushion—think of it like running your usual 5K but finishing a minute ahead of your mates!
The weekend wasn't all smooth, though. A late collision between Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli and Carlos Sainz triggered a virtual safety car, adding more drama. Sainz also faces a post-race penalty for his role in the clash.
With five races and two sprint events left, the title race is heating up—literally. Officials called Austin a "heat hazard," though race temps dipped to around 28.6°C. Will Verstappen keep the momentum, or can McLaren’s young stars hold him off? 🏎️💨
Stay tuned as F1 heads to the next circuit—more speed, more battles, and way more drama! 🌍✨
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Verstappen dominates US Grand Prix to reduce deficit in F1 title race
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