Max Verstappen claimed his fifth Formula 1 victory of the year at the United States Grand Prix – three of which have come after the summer break.

Max Verstappen has stated that Red Bull needs to improve its race pace for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, despite taking victory in the Sprint Race. Verstappen retained his lead from the start at the Circuit of the Americas, with both McLarens retiring after contact caused by Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber.

McLaren boss Andrea Stella says the Formula 1 drivers' championship is still in his team's hands despite Max Verstappen's dominant performance at the US Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen closes in on stunning F1 title comeback after perfect weekend in Austin - Verstappen cruised to victory, and now only trails Oscar Piastri by 40 points, while Lando Norris sealed second

Max Verstappen is just 40 points behind Oscar Piastri and even closer to Lando Norris and McLaren must consider how best to see off the threat of their Red Bull rival

The experienced team leader is helping to ensure business as usual, even as the driver's championship race grows more tense.

Updates, race results, standings and full points breakdown for Formula 1 2025 driver and constructor championships.

Wolff told Sky Sports F1 on Friday that he was going to learn from what he called a “mistake”, insisting “there wasn’t any on-purpose flirting” and claiming this was “just a coincidence”, while admitting the uncertainty over the driver line-up ended up being “destabilising for everyone”.