Max Verstappen delivered a commanding performance at the United States Grand Prix, converting pole position into a decisive victory for Red Bull. The Dutchman executed a flawless one-stop strategy and carefully managed his soft tyres to cross the line 7.9 seconds clear of the field, securing his fifth win of the season.
Behind him, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc staged a thrilling battle for second place. After several tense exchanges, Norris made his move in the closing laps to claim P2, with Leclerc settling for third.
Lewis Hamilton brought his Ferrari home in fourth despite a suspected puncture on the final lap, while championship leader Oscar Piastri endured a challenging weekend but salvaged fifth.
George Russell finished sixth for Mercedes, followed by Yuki Tsunoda in the Red Bull and Nico Hulkenberg in the Kick Sauber. Ollie Bearman impressed on home soil by taking ninth for Haas, while Fernando Alonso completed the top ten for Aston Martin.
Just outside the points, Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) finished 11th and 12th, respectively. Kimi Antonelli recovered to 13th after an early clash with Carlos Sainz — the latter becoming the race’s sole retiree.
In the championship fight, Verstappen has narrowed the gap to just 40 points behind leader Oscar Piastri, while Lando Norris now sits only 14 points adrift of his McLaren teammate.
