Charles Leclerc Dominates US Grand Prix
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured a commanding victory at the United States Grand Prix, leading his teammate Carlos Sainz in a one-two finish. The Monegasque's flawless performance saw him take the lead on the opening lap and maintain a comfortable advantage throughout the race.
Norris and Verstappen's Tense Duel
The battle between Norris and Verstappen was one of the highlights of the race. Both drivers pushed each other to the limit, with Norris eventually making a daring move to overtake Verstappen. However, the maneuver proved controversial, leading to the penalty that ultimately cost him a podium finish.
Other notable results
- Oscar Piastri: The McLaren driver quietly secured a fifth-place finish, showcasing his consistent performance.
- George Russell: Recovered from a pit lane start to claim sixth position, demonstrating his resilience.
- Nico Hulkenberg: Secured eighth place for Haas, a solid result for the experienced driver.
- Liam Lawson: Impressed on his return to Formula 1, scoring points in ninth place for RB.
- Franco Colapinto: Finished tenth for Williams, narrowly missing out on the fastest lap.
Driver Standings Evolution
Pos. | Driver | Team | Pts | Evo. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 354 | - |
2 | Norris | McLaren | 297 | - |
3 | Leclerc | Ferrari | 275 | - |
4 | Piastri | McLaren | 247 | - |
5 | Sainz | Ferrari | 215 | - |
6 | Hamilton | Mercedes | 177 | - |
7 | Russell | Mercedes | 167 | - |
8 | Perez | Red Bull Racing | 150 | - |
9 | Alonso | Aston Martin | 62 | - |
10 | Hulkenberg | Haas | 29 | - |
11 | Stroll | Aston Martin | 24 | - |
12 | Tsunoda | RB | 22 | - |
13 | Albon | Williams | 12 | - |
14 | Ricciardo | RB | 12 | - |
15 | Magnussen | Haas | 7 | ▲ 2 |
16 | Gasly | Alpine | 8 | ▼ 1 |
17 | Bearman | Haas | 7 | ▼ 1 |
18 | Colapinto | Williams | 5 | ▲ 1 |
19 | Ocon | Alpine | 5 | ▼ 1 |
20 | Lawson | RB | 2 | - |
21 | Zhou | Kick Sauber | 0 | ▼ 1 |
22 | Sargeant | Williams | 0 | ▼ 1 |
23 | Bottas | Kick Sauber | 0 | ▼ 1 |
- Verstappen extended his lead over Norris by 5 points.
- Leclerc closed the gap on Norris and Verstappen.
- Magnussen gained two positions by overtaking Gasly and Bearman, thanks to a strong seventh-place finish in the Sprint race.
- Colapinto scored points again in the Grand Prix and gained one position in the standings by overtaking Ocon.
- Lawson scored points in his first race, placing 20th in the standings ahead of Zhou, Sargeant, and Bottas, who all failed to score any points this season.