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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen has been given a major boost in his fight for the 2025 drivers’ title after a nightmare for McLaren early on in the…
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen secured his third consecutive sprint pole position at the US Grand Prix, strengthening his title aspirations with a sprint race victory.
McLaren encountered misfortune as championship leader Oscar Piastri collided with Nico Hulkenberg, causing a domino effect that eliminated both Piastri and Lando Norris from the race.
Verstappen’s victory in the sprint race earned him eight crucial points, tightening the title race with the top two in the standings having a double point-less outing.
The 2025 season witnessed the removal of the fastest lap point to prevent strategic maneuvers in pursuit of an additional championship point.
F1 standings after the US Grand Prix Sprint: McLaren leads the constructors’ title race with Red Bull trailing closely.
