Four full weeks have passed since the last Formula One race in Singapore and after a swing in Asia and a summer stint in Europe, the paddock is finally headed back to the Americas. This week, F1 comes stateside for the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
Always a favorite location for racing fans and drivers alike, the Circuit of the Americas will play host to the most compelling championship battle since 2021, as three-time reigning driver’s champion Max Verstappen leads Lando Norris by just 52 points with six races remaining. The McLaren challenger has taken a noticeable dent out of the gap over the most recent four races since the summer break, but will need a statement this weekend for his chance at a title to become tangible.
