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F1 Sprint Results: Title race takes massive swing as McLarens crash at US Grand Prix
The 2025 F1 US Grand Prix sprint race saw Max Verstappen claim victory, leading from pole position and increasing pressure on the McLaren drivers in the championship standings.
A first-corner incident involving Norris, Piastri, and Hulkenberg led to retirements for both McLaren drivers and Alonso, prompting a safety car period to clear debris from the track.
Carlos Sainz impressed with a solo drive to secure third place, denying Hamilton a podium finish, while Verstappen strengthened his title aspirations.
Max Verstappen is the current F1 world champion, having clinched his fourth drivers’ championship the previous year.
In other F1 news, Charles Leclerc faced an FIA summons following a challenging race for Ferrari at the United States GP, while Christian Horner’s potential Aston Martin F1 takeover and Hamilton’s response to Ferrari rumors make headlines.
