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Formula 1’s sprint race format remains divisive but few can argue the United States Grand Prix sprint race was anything short of thrilling. Battles raged throughout the field for all of the 18 laps, leaving behind plenty of winners and losers…
The United States Grand Prix sprint race was thrilling, with battles raging throughout the field for all 18 laps, resulting in winners and losers. Lando Norris held onto third, despite intense defending, with his driving deemed not “erratic” by stewards, in contrast to Leclerc’s and Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur’s beliefs. Norris fell to third after a costly error on the final lap, losing crucial points in the title fight against Verstappen, now 54 points ahead. Max Verstappen shone with a stellar performance, managing to secure victory at COTA with a flawless drive, extending his lead in the championship. Haas showcased a strong performance, finishing sixth in the constructors’ championship with a perfect sprint race and debut for its Toyota partnership, resulting in a successful double points finish. Unfortunately, both Perez and Piastri faced criticism for their performances, with Perez finishing outside the points and Piastri ending up with a zero score.
