2023 United States Grand Prix

As the 19th round of the adrenaline-pumping FIA Formula One World Championship season gears up, all eyes are on the Circuit of the Americas, the illustrious host of the (officially the Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix 2023), held on the weekend of October 20 to October 22 2023.
In a thrilling flashback to last year, Verstappen and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton had spectators on the edge of their seats with a nail-biting race for victory. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari collided with George Russell in a dramatic opening lap. 
Following the chequered flag, Max Verstappen secured his 15th win of the season and the 50th of his Formula One career, drawing level with his own season win record. Lewis Hamilton put up a fierce battle but finished 2.2 seconds behind, only to be disqualified after the race for a technical breach.
Hamilton attempted a one-stop strategy but returned to a two-stop due to tire issues. Daniel Ricciardo and Charles Leclerc also went for a one-stop strategy, which drastically compromised their race. Verstappen faced brake problems but managed to pass Lando Norris for the lead on lap 28. He also overtook Charles Leclerc, who was disqualified for the same infringement as Hamilton.
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==Background==
Last time around, Max Verstappen clinched his third title in a thrilling showdown in Qatar, with the championship unfolding during an electrifying Sprint race. Fans can expect another heart-stopping race as the F1 Sprint format makes its fifth and penultimate appearance this year.
===Ricciardo’s Triumphant Return===
After a five-race hiatus due to a hand injury, Daniel Ricciardo is set to make a roaring comeback at AlphaTauri. The Australian racer suffered a metacarpal fracture during practice for the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, sidelining him for subsequent rounds. Liam Lawson stepped in for Ricciardo but ended his tenure at Red Bull’s sister squad after last weekend’s 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. Now, with Ricciardo fit and raring to go, the 34-year-old is set to dazzle at the final rounds as he gears up for a full season on the grid next year.
===Drivers Face Heat Challenge===
The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix left many drivers fatigued due to high temperatures and a fast-paced race around a circuit with high-speed corners. While no such extremities are expected this weekend, drivers will still face challenges from the heat, with air temperatures expected to soar over .
===Haas’ New Direction===
Haas has been in “survival” mode for the last handful of races, according to Kevin Magnussen. However, this weekend marks a new direction for the team. The VF-23 will be fitted with a substantial update that hopes to offer a speed boost as the battle for seventh in the Constructors’ Championship heats up. With its upgrades at COTA, Haas embarks on a new direction, much to the excitement of the team and fans alike.
===Sprint events===
===Weekend format===
The event was the fifth in the season to feature a new format specifically adopted for those Grands Prix which include the additional sprint race. The format will consist of a single practice session on Friday, followed by the qualifying session which will determine the grid for the Sunday's Grand Prix. On Saturday, a new qualifying session called "sprint shootout", in place of the old second practice session, will be run, determining the grid for the sprint. The Grand Prix is taken place on Sunday. The new sprint shootout qualifying is run shorter than the traditional qualifying: Q1 will be 12 minutes, Q2 10 minutes and Q3 8 minutes. In addition, new tyres are mandatory for each phase, with mediums for Q1 and Q2, and softs for Q3.
===Entry List===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
Official Entry List of 
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
1 	Max Verstappen 	Oracle Red Bull Racing 	 	RB19 	 	RBPTH001 1.6L V6t 	
2 	Logan Sargeant 	Williams Racing 	 	FW45 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	Scuderia AlphaTauri 	 	AT04 	 	RBPTH001 1.6L V6t 	
4 	Lando Norris 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL37 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
10 	Pierre Gasly 	BWT Alpine F1 Team 	 	A523 	 	E-Tech RE23 1.6L V6t 	
11 	Sergio Pérez 	Oracle Red Bull Racing 	 	RB19 	 	RBPTH001 1.6L V6t 	
14 	Fernando Alonso 	Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team 	 	AMR23 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
16 	Charles Leclerc 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	SF-23 	 	066/10 1.6L V6t 	
18 	Lance Stroll 	Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team 	 	AMR23 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
20 	Kevin Magnussen 	MoneyGram Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-23 	 	066/10 1.6L V6t 	
22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	Scuderia AlphaTauri 	 	AT04 	 	RBPTH001 1.6L V6t 	
23 	Alexander Albon 	Williams Racing 	 	FW45 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
24 	Guanyu Zhou 	Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake 	 	C43 	 	066/10 1.6L V6t 	
27 	Nico Hulkenberg 	MoneyGram Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-23 	 	066/10 1.6L V6t 	
31 	Esteban Ocon 	BWT Alpine F1 Team 	 	A523 	 	E-Tech RE23 1.6L V6t 	
44 	Lewis Hamilton 	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 	 	W14 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	SF-23 	 	066/10 1.6L V6t 	
63 	George Russell 	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 	 	W14 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
77 	Valtteri Bottas 	Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake 	 	C43 	 	066/10 1.6L V6t 	
81 	Oscar Piastri 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL37 	 	F1 M14 1.6L V6t 	
Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Entry%20List.pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Free Practice==
===Free Practice Report===
In the sole practice session for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Max Verstappen led the way, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton close behind. The one-hour session allowed teams to finalize their setups for the weekend. Hamilton initially set the pace, followed by Verstappen. Some teams experienced issues, including Lance Stroll with brake problems for Aston Martin. Red Bull showcased their pace, while Haas and Mercedes also impressed. 
The session concluded with Verstappen on top, setting the stage for the upcoming qualifying session. Logan Sargeant for Williams and Esteban Ocon for Alpine posted respectable results, while McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opted not to use soft tires for their runs.
===Practice Results===
The full results of the only practice session for the are outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Team 	Time 	Pos 	 	 	 	 	
1 	Max Verstappen 	 	1:35.912 	1 	 	 	 	 	
2 	Logan Sargeant 	 	1:36.987 	11 	 	 	 	 	
3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	1:37.152 	14 	 	 	 	 	
4 	Lando Norris 	 	1:37.256 	15 	 	 	 	 	
10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	1:36.705 	10 	 	 	 	 	
11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	1:36.212 	4 	 	 	 	 	
14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	1:37.840 	18 	 	 	 	 	
16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	1:36.068 	2 	 	 	 	 	
18 	Lance Stroll 	 	1:39.940 	20 	 	 	 	 	
20 	Kevin Magnussen 	 	1:36.472 	5 	 	 	 	 	
22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	1:37.104 	13 	 	 	 	 	
23 	Alexander Albon 	 	1:36.492 	7 	 	 	 	 	
24 	Guanyu Zhou 	 	1:37.418 	16 	 	 	 	 	
27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	1:36.702 	9 	 	 	 	 	
31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	1:37.066 	12 	 	 	 	 	
44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	1:36.193 	3 	 	 	 	 	
55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	 	1:36.533 	8 	 	 	 	 	
63 	George Russell 	 	1:36.474 	6 	 	 	 	 	
77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	1:37.517 	17 	 	 	 	 	
81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	1:38.420 	19 	 	 	 	 	
Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20P1%20Classification.pdf - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Qualifying==
Charles Leclerc claimed pole position in a thrilling qualifying session for the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Leclerc's impressive final lap of 1m 34.723s secured his third pole of the season. Lando Norris came in second, followed by Lewis Hamilton in third. Max Verstappen had his fastest time deleted for exceeding track limits, placing him sixth on the grid. Carlos Sainz was fourth, and George Russell rounded out the top five.
Yuki Tsunoda just missed out on Q3, securing the 11th spot, ahead of Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas. Nico Hülkenberg, briefly leading in Q1, finished 16th, with Fernando Alonso in 17th. Alex Albon was 18th, Lance Stroll 19th, and Logan Sargeant rounded out the field.
===Q1===
In Q1 at COTA, Lewis Hamilton set the pace with a lap time of 1m 35.091s, closely followed by Norris, Verstappen, Sainz, Tsunoda, Pérez, Magnussen, Zhou, Leclerc, and Piastri. Notably, Aston Martin faced a shocking double exit from Q1, with Hülkenberg, Alonso, Albon, Stroll, and Sargeant being eliminated. Bottas barely made it into Q2 in 11th place, and the session marked Daniel Ricciardo's return from a hand injury.
===Q2===
In Q2, Max Verstappen initially set the pace with a lap time of 1m 35.491s, closely followed by Piastri. Leclerc later topped the leaderboard with a lap of 1m 35.004s, just 0.004s ahead of Verstappen. Hamilton secured the third spot, surviving a tricky moment at the final corner. Sainz finished fourth, Ocon fifth, and Norris sixth. Gasly, Piastri, Russell, and Pérez rounded out the top ten, making it into Q3. 
Tsunoda narrowly missed Q3, finishing 11th, and his teammate Ricciardo was knocked out in 15th place. Zhou were knocked out in 12th, along with Bottas in 13th, and Magnussen in 14th.
===Q3===
In Q3, Charles Leclerc secured pole position with a lap time of 1m 34.723s, narrowly leading Lewis Hamilton by 0.056s. Max Verstappen, initially frustrated due to interference from his teammate Perez, had his time deleted for exceeding track limits and ended up in sixth place. Lando Norris improved to take the second spot, while Hamilton settled for third. Carlos Sainz finished fourth, and George Russell was fifth. Pierre Gasly came in seventh, with Esteban Ocon in eighth. Sergio Pérez ended up ninth, and Oscar Piastri secured the tenth spot.
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	Q1 	Q2 	Q3 	Grid
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	Time 	Time 	Time 	Grid
1 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	1:36.061 	1:35.004 	1:34.723 	1
2 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	1:35.110 	1:35.441 	1:34.853 	2
3 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	1:35.091 	1:35.240 	1:34.862 	3
4 	55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	 	1:35.824 	1:35.302 	1:34.945 	4
5 	63 	George Russell 	 	1:36.165 	1:35.606 	1:35.079 	5
6 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	1:35.346 	1:35.008 	1:35.081 	6
7 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	1:36.158 	1:35.496 	1:35.089 	7
8 	31| 	Esteban Ocon 	 	1:36.131 	1:35.413 	1:35.154 	8
9 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	1:36.064 	1:35.679 	1:35.173 	9
10 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	1:36.064 	1:35.576 	1:35.467 	10
11 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	1:35.913 	1:35.697 	N/A 	11
12 	24 	Zhou Guanyu 	 	1:36.052 	1:35.698 	N/A 	12
13 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	1:36.082 	1:35.858 	N/A 	13
14 	20 	Kevin Magnussen 	 	1:36.009 	1:35.880 	N/A 	
15 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	1:36.213 	1:35.974 	N/A 	14
16 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	1:36.235 	N/A 	N/A 	
17 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	1:36.268 	N/A 	N/A 	
18 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	1:36.315 	N/A 	N/A 	15
19 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	1:36.589 	N/A 	N/A 	
20 	2 	Logan Sargeant 	 	1:36.827 	N/A 	N/A 	16
107% Time: 1:37.154 	107% Time: 1:37.154 	107% Time: 1:37.154 	107% Time: 1:37.154 	107% Time: 1:37.154 	107% Time: 1:37.154 	107% Time: 1:37.154 	107% Time: 1:37.154
Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
===Race Grid===
The provisional starting grid of the Feature Race of the is outlined as below:
Show Grid
====Grid Penalty====
*Kevin Magnussen started the feature race from the pit lane as the setup of his car had been changed under Parc Fermé conditions.%20Changes%20made%20during%20Parc%20Ferme.pdf - Infringement - Car 20 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Nico Hülkenberg started the feature race from the pit lane as the setup of his car had been changed under Parc Fermé conditions.%20Changes%20made%20during%20Parc%20Ferme.pdf - Infringement - Car 27 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Fernando Alonso started the feature race from the pit lane as the setup of his car had been changed under Parc Fermé conditions.%20Changes%20made%20during%20Parc%20Ferme.pdf - Infringement - Car 14 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Lance Stroll started the feature race from the pit lane as the setup of his car had been changed under Parc Fermé conditions.%20Changes%20made%20during%20Parc%20Ferme.pdf - Infringement - Car 18 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Sprint Shootout==
===Sprint Shootout Report===
Max Verstappen made a strong comeback on Saturday, emerging as the victor in an exciting Sprint Shootout at the United States Grand Prix. The Dutch driver narrowly outperformed his competitors, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen secured pole position for the Sprint event with a blistering lap time of 1m 34.538s during his single run in SQ3. This redemption came after his earlier pole position lap time was invalidated in Friday's qualifying. He managed to outshine Leclerc by a mere 0.055 seconds.
Hamilton, one of the final drivers to complete his lap, settled for third place, just 0.069 seconds adrift of Verstappen's time. He will share the second row with his fellow countryman, Lando Norris, who secured fourth place. Behind Norris, his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, rounded out the top five.
Carlos Sainz claimed the sixth position for Ferrari, followed by Sergio Pérez in the Red Bull and George Russell in the Mercedes. It's worth noting that Perez and Russell achieved their times on used soft tires. Alex Albon of Williams secured ninth place, with Pierre Gasly of Alpine closing out the top 10.
Daniel Ricciardo narrowly missed entering SQ3, which would have given AlphaTauri their second P11 start of the weekend. He will start ahead of Fernando Alonso in 12th, marking an improved performance for the Aston Martin driver following his exit in Q1 on Friday.
Esteban Ocon will commence the Sprint from the 13th position for Alpine. Meanwhile, a significant lock-up at Turn 12 caused Lance Stroll to be unable to complete his lap, leaving him in 14th place in the other Aston Martin. He will be positioned ahead of Guanyu Zhou in 15th, as the Alfa Romeo driver outperformed Valtteri Bottas for the second time during the weekend.
Both Haas drivers failed to advance from SQ1. Nico Hülkenberg will start the Sprint in 16th place, alongside Kevin Magnussen in 17th. They will be followed by Bottas, Yuki Tsunoda in the AlphaTauri, and Logan Sargeant in the Williams, who secured the 20th spot on the grid.
====SQ1====
In SQ1, Max Verstappen led the way in the initial 12 minutes of the Sprint Shootout at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, outpacing Charles Leclerc by over three-tenths of a second. In the final moments, Leclerc closed the gap to just 0.002 seconds behind Verstappen. Alex Albon claimed the third position, followed by Carlos Sainz, Jr., George Russell, Sergio Pérez, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris.
====SQ2====
In SQ2, Max Verstappen led the way with a time of 1m 35.181s, despite spinning at Turn 9. He was ahead of Leclerc, Sainz, Norris, and Pérez to round out the top-five. Daniel Ricciardo narrowly missed SQ3 in 11th place, and Alonso, Ocon, Stroll, and Zhou were also eliminated.
====SQ3====
In SQ3, Max Verstappen secured pole position with a lap time of 1m 34.538s, narrowly edging out Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Several drivers, including Russell, faced post-session investigations for not adhering to the race director's instructions.
Due to a limited supply of soft tires, the track remained quiet for the first part of SQ3. However, as the session progressed, drivers emerged one by one to set their final laps. Verstappen initially appeared vulnerable as his rivals posted fast sector times, but his time held up.
Leclerc claimed second place, with Hamilton and Norris closely trailing. The top four drivers were separated by just 0.101s. McLaren's Oscar Piastri impressed by finishing fifth, followed by Carlos Sainz. Sergio Pérez secured the seventh spot, with Russell in eighth, both setting their times on used soft tires. Alex Albon showcased his skill by taking ninth for Williams, ahead of Pierre Gasly in the Alpine.
===Sprint Shootout Results===
The full sprint shootout results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	SQ1 	SQ2 	SQ3 	Grid
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	Time 	Time 	Time 	Grid
1 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	1:35.997 	1:35.181 	1:34.538 	1
2 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	1:35.999 	1:35.386 	1:34.593 	2
3 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	1:36.393 	1:35.887 	1:34.607 	3
4 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	1:36.499 	1:35.594 	1:34.639 	4
5 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	1:36.703 	1:35.753 	1:34.894 	5
6 	55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	 	1:36.268 	1:35.542 	1:34.939 	6
7 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	1:36.347 	1:35.718 	1:35.041 	7
8 	63 	George Russell 	 	1:36.281 	1:35.847 	1:35.199 	11
9 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	1:36.230 	1:35.947 	1:35.366 	8
10 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	1:36.595 	1:35.785 	1:35.897 	9
11 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	1:36.737 	1:35.978 	N/A 	10
12 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	1:36.365 	1:36.087 	N/A 	12
13 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	1:36.372 	1:36.137 	N/A 	13
14 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	1:36.575 	1:36.181 	N/A 	14
15 	24 	Guanyu Zhou 	 	1:36.554 	1:36.182 	N/A 	15
16 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	1:36.749 	N/A 	N/A 	16
17 	20 	Kevin Magnussen 	 	1:36.922 	N/A 	N/A 	17
18 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	1:36.922 	N/A 	N/A 	18
19 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	1:36.945 	N/A 	N/A 	19
20 	2 	Logan Sargeant 	 	1:37.186 	N/A 	N/A 	20
107% Time: 1:36.956 	107% Time: 1:36.956 	107% Time: 1:36.956 	107% Time: 1:36.956 	107% Time: 1:36.956 	107% Time: 1:36.956 	107% Time: 1:36.956 	107% Time: 1:36.956
Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:inal%20Sprint%20Shootout%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
===Sprint Grid===
Show Grid
====Grid Penalty====
*George Russell received a 5-place gird penalty as he impededed Charles Leclerc20Car%2063%20-%20Impeding%20of%20Car%2016.pdf - Infringement - Car 63 - Impeding of Car 16 (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Sprint==
===Sprint Report===
Verstappen defended his pole position and held off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who will start from pole in the Sunday race. Lewis Hamilton overtook Leclerc in the first corner but was unable to catch Verstappen, who extended his lead to over 9 seconds to claim the win.
===Sprint Results===
The full results for the sprint race of are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	19 	31:30.849 	1 	8
2 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	19 	+9.465s 	3 	7
3 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	19 	+17.987s 	2 	6
4 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	19 	+18.863s 	4 	5
5 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	19 	+22.928s 	7 	4
6 	55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	 	19 	+28.307s 	6 	3
7 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	19 	+32.403s 	9 	2
8 	63 	George Russell 	 	19 	+34.250s 	11 	1
9 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	19 	+34.567S 	8 	
10 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	19 	+42.403s 	5 	
11 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	19 	+44.986s 	13 	
12 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	19 	+45.509s 	10 	
13 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	19 	+49.086s 	12 	
14 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	19 	+49.733s 	19 	
15 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	19 	+56.650s 	16 	
16 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	19 	+64.401s 	18 	
17 	24 	Zhou Guanyu 	 	19 	+67.972s 	15 	
18 	20 	Kevin Magnussen 	 	19 	+71.122s 	17 	
19 	2 	Logan Sargeant 	 	19 	+71.449s 	20 	
Ret 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	16 	Brakes 	14 	
Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2 	Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2 	Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2 	Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2 	Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2 	Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2 	Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2 	Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen ( ) 1:39.060 on lap 2
Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Sprint%20Classification.pdf - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
====Post-Sprint Penalty====
*George Russell originally finished 7, but had received a 5-second time penalty as he left the track at turn 18 and gained a lasting advantage.0-%20Car%2063%20-%20Leaving%20the%20track.pdf - Infringement - Car 63 - Leaving the track (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Zhou Guanyu originally finished 16, but had received a 5-second time penalty as he left the track at turn 15 and gained a lasting advantage.0-%20Car%2024%20-%20Leaving%20the%20track.pdf - Infringement - Car 24 - Leaving the track (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Race==
===Race Report===
Max Verstappen secured his 50th Formula 1 race win after starting sixth on the grid. He held off Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris in a tense race. Norris had taken the lead on the opening lap from pole-sitter Charles Leclerc but couldn't maintain it. Hamilton, on new tires, attempted to catch Verstappen but settled for second. Norris finished third, fending off Carlos Sainz.
Sergio Perez passed Leclerc late in the race to secure fifth place. Other notable results included George Russell in seventh and Lance Stroll's ninth-place finish after a pit lane start. Yuki Tsunoda claimed the fastest lap for AlphaTauri. Alex Albon had a penalty but finished 11th, and three drivers, Fernando Alonso, Oscar Piastri, and Esteban Ocon, retired from the race due to car issues.
====Hamilton and Leclerc disqualified====
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified due to irregularities discovered during car inspections, specifically relating to rear skid pads not complying with Formula One Technical Regulations. Both teams argued that the wear on the skid pads was due to track conditions and a tight race schedule but were unsuccessful in their appeal. As a result, Lando Norris moved up to second place, Carlos Sainz secured a podium finish, and Sergio Pérez extended his lead over Hamilton in the drivers' championship battle. 
Several other drivers also benefited from this disqualification, including George Russell, Pierre Gasly, and Lance Stroll, while Yuki Tsunoda earned the fastest lap. Williams had both cars score points, with Alex Albon in ninth and Logan Sargeant earning his first F1 point in tenth place.
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	56 	1:35:21.362 	6 	25
 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	56 	+2.225s 	3 	0
2 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	56 	+10.730s 	2 	18
3 	55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	 	56 	+15.134s 	4 	15
4 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	56 	+18.460s 	9 	12
 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	56 	+24.662s 	1 	0
5 	63 	George Russell 	 	56 	+24.999s 	5 	10
6 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	56 	+47.996s 	7 	8
7 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	56 	+48.696s 	 	6
8 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	56 	+74.385s 	11 	5
9 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	56 	+86.714s 	15 	2
10 	2 	Logan Sargeant 	 	56 	+87.998s 	16 	1
11 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	56 	+89.904s 	 	
12 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	56 	+98.601s 	13 	
13 	24 	Zhou Guanyu 	 	55 	+1 Lap 	12 	
14 	20 	Kevin Magnussen 	 	55 	+1 Lap 	 	
15 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	55 	+1 Lap 	14 	
 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	49 	Undertray 	 	
 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	10 	Radiator 	10 	
 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	6 	Collision damage 	8 	
Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56 	Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56 	Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56 	Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56 	Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56 	Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56 	Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56 	Fastest Lap: Yuki Tsunoda ( ) 1:38.139 on Lap 56
Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
====Post-Race Penalty====
*Alexander Albon received a 5-second time penalty post-race as he left the track withou justifiable reason(s) multiple times. However, his final finishing position was unchanged.0Leaving%20the%20track%20multiple%20times.pdf - Infringement - Car 23 - Leaving the track multiple times (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the Grand Prix as the rear skid in the area defined in the Technical Delegate’s report was outside the thresholds outlined in Article 3.5.9 e) of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.0-%20Technical%20non-compliance%20(Plank).pdf - Infringement - Car 44 - Technical non-compliance (Plank) (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Charles Leclerc was disqualified from the Grand Prix as the rear skid in the area defined in the Technical Delegate’s report was outside the thresholds outlined in Article 3.5.9 e) of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.0-%20Technical%20non-compliance%20(Plank).pdf - Infringement - Car 16 - Technical non-compliance (Plank) (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Milestones==
*Max Verstappen
**50th career victory
***Max Verstappen becomes the 5th driver to achieve 50 career victories, first since Sebastian Vettel in 2018 Canadian Grand Prix
**15th victory in 
**3rd consecutive win at the United States Grand Prix in Austin
*Maiden point-scoring finish of Logan Sargeant
*Maiden fastest lap of Yuki Tsunoda
**Yuki Tsunoda becomes the third Japanese driver to achieve a fastest lap, first since Kamui Kobayashi in 2012 Chinese Grand Prix
*100 Grand Prix for both Lando Norris and George Russell
==Standings==
===Post-Sprint Standings===
Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
 	Max Verstappen 	441 	
 	Sergio Pérez 	228 	
 	Lewis Hamilton 	201 	
4th 	Fernando Alonso 	183 	
5th 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	156 	
6th 	Charles Leclerc 	151 	
7th 	Lando Norris 	141 	
8th 	George Russell 	133 	
9th 	Oscar Piastri 	83 	
10th 	Pierre Gasly 	48 	1
11th 	Lance Stroll 	47 	1
12th 	Esteban Ocon 	44 	
13th 	Alexander Albon 	23 	
14th 	Valtteri Bottas 	10 	
15th 	Nico Hülkenberg 	9 	
16th 	Zhou Guanyu 	6 	
17th 	Yuki Tsunoda 	3 	
18th 	Kevin Magnussen 	3 	
19th 	Liam Lawson 	2 	
Only point-scoring drivers are shown.
Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
 	 	669 	
 	 	334 	
 	 	307 	
4th 	 	230 	
5th 	 	224 	
6th 	 	92 	
7th 	 	23 	
8th 	 	16 	
9th 	 	12 	
10th 	 	5 	
===Post-Race Standings===
Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
 	Max Verstappen 	466 	
 	Sergio Pérez 	240 	
 	Lewis Hamilton 	201 	
4th 	Fernando Alonso 	183 	
5th 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	171 	
6th 	Lando Norris 	159 	1
7th 	Charles Leclerc 	151 	1
8th 	George Russell 	143 	
9th 	Oscar Piastri 	83 	
10th 	Pierre Gasly 	56 	
11th 	Lance Stroll 	53 	
12th 	Esteban Ocon 	44 	
13th 	Alexander Albon 	25 	
14th 	Valtteri Bottas 	10 	
15th 	Nico Hülkenberg 	9 	
16th 	Yuki Tsunoda 	8 	1
17th 	Zhou Guanyu 	6 	1
18th 	Kevin Magnussen 	3 	
19th 	Liam Lawson 	2 	
20th 	Logan Sargeant 	1 	
Only point-scoring drivers are shown.
Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
 	 	706 	
 	 	344 	
 	 	322 	
4th 	 	242 	1
5th 	 	236 	1
6th 	 	100 	
7th 	 	26 	
8th 	 	16 	
9th 	 	12 	
10th 	 	10 	
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