Max Verstappen secured his third consecutive Sprint victory at the Circuit of the Americas after a dramatic 19-lap race that saw chaos on the opening lap and both McLarens eliminated within moments of the start.
The Dutchman led from pole, managing his tyres and the heat throughout, while George Russell pushed hard in the early stages before settling for second. Carlos Sainz completed the podium with a composed drive that salvaged valuable points for Williams.
McLaren’s Nightmare Start
The Sprint began in sweltering conditions, with track temperatures soaring above 40°C. As the lights went out, Verstappen made a clean...