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Max Verstappen hit the McLaren of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with an early hammer blow in Austin — can he inflict another?
Max Verstappen has the support of an overwhelming majority to win the United States Grand Prix sprint race.
He secured pole position at the Circuit of the Americas, narrowly beating out Lando Norris for the top spot.
The grid also features Oscar Piastri in third, followed by Nico Hulkenberg and George Russell.
The sprint race will serve as a precursor to the main event in Austin, with Verstappen challenging the front-runners for victory.
Despite the stiff competition, Verstappen is the favorite according to a recent RacingNews365 poll, with nearly 70 percent of voters backing him.
To see the complete poll results, visit RacingNews365 for more details!
