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Max Verstappen strikes another McLaren blow as new US F1 broadcaster confirmed – RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen secured his third consecutive pole position for the United States Grand Prix Sprint, boosting his F1 championship hopes with a late stellar performance. Lando Norris initially looked strong but Verstappen’s final lap clinched pole, setting up an exciting race. Apple inked a significant deal with F1, acquiring exclusive broadcasting rights for the United States starting in 2026 for a reported $150 million annually. Verstappen expressed his determination for a strong start in the Grand Prix Sprint to make the most of his pole position. McLaren faced mystery surrounding Norris’ accountability for a previous incident, leading to a ‘transparent’ but undisclosed response from the team. Lastly, Lewis Hamilton highlighted Ferrari’s substantial challenge ahead after a puzzling performance in the Sprint qualifying.
