P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen took his 11th sprint victory on Saturday at the Circuit of the Americas while title rival Lando Norris lost points to the Ferraris on the final lap
Max Verstappen secured his 11th sprint victory at the Circuit of the Americas, with Lando Norris losing crucial points to Carlos Sainz on the final lap. Verstappen dominated the weekend, starting with pole position and maintaining his lead to the finish line. Despite a strong start, Norris couldn’t catch up to Verstappen and suffered a late setback when he lost positions to Sainz. The battle for the podium intensified with Leclerc and Sainz fighting for position, ultimately seeing Sainz take second. Norris is under investigation for erratic driving, while Hamilton finished sixth. The midfield also saw intense battles, with Magnussen finishing seventh and Hulkenberg in eighth place. Perez and Piastri missed out on points, as Tsunoda’s aggressive driving attempt cost him positions late in the race.
