Max Verstappen claimed his fifth Formula 1 victory of the year at the United States Grand Prix – three of which have come after the summer break.
With two pole positions and two wins in Texas – including the sprint – Verstappen increased the pressure on both McLaren drivers in the championship fight. The leading Red Bull driver has now reduced his deficit to just 40 points, having made up no fewer than 64 points on Oscar Piastri over the last four race weekends. This is a turnaround he admitted he would never have believed possible.
