P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s worst imaginable nightmare has come true in the US GP sprint.
During the opening lap of the United States Grand Prix Sprint, both McLarens crashed in a dramatic turn one incident. Max Verstappen started strong from pole and maintained his lead into the first corner amidst the chaos behind at the Circuit of the Americas.
Lando Norris was on the inside and Oscar Piastri attempted a switch back, resulting in contact with Nico Hulkenberg. Piastri’s collision with Norris led to Norris spinning out, while Piastri had to retire due to suspension damage.
Despite the three-way collision, no further stewards’ action was taken. Hulkenberg continued, but both McLarens and Fernando Alonso retired, with Alonso getting hit by the Stake driver on the inside.
Now leading, Verstappen has the opportunity to narrow his title points gap to 55 in the championship standings.
