What a thrilling race at the United States Grand Prix! Charles Leclerc secured a commanding win for Ferrari, crossing the line eight seconds ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz in a spectacular 1-2 finish. This weekend belonged to Ferrari, who looked untouchable from start to finish, delivering a flawless performance on the Circuit of the Americas.
Ferrari’s Strong Weekend Leclerc’s win was his first of the season, and it couldn’t have come at a better time for Scuderia Ferrari. The team has been chasing consistency all year, and a 1-2 finish shows their pace is finally back on track. Leclerc managed the race perfectly, staying clear of the chaos behind him and maintaining a solid gap to Sainz throughout.
Controversial Norris vs. Verstappen Battle for Third The real drama unfolded behind the Ferrari duo as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen fought tooth and nail for the final podium spot. The battle came to a head when Norris attempted an aggressive overtake on Verstappen, resulting in both drivers going off the track. McLaren claimed that Norris was ahead at the apex, while Verstappen insisted that Norris exceeded track limits.
The stewards agreed with Verstappen, handing Norris a five-second penalty that dropped him back to fourth, giving Verstappen third place on the podium. Norris’ race engineer said after the incident:
“It is our opinion you were ahead at the apex, both cars off track.”
But the stewards weren’t having it, confirming the penalty shortly after the race concluded.
Hamilton Crashes Out Meanwhile, it was a tough day for Lewis Hamilton, who crashed out of the race in a dramatic incident. The seven-time world champion struggled throughout the weekend and failed to capitalize on the early promise Mercedes showed in qualifying. Hamilton’s crash brought out a brief yellow flag, but it was not enough to stop the Ferrari charge.
Top 10 Results Behind Norris, Oscar Piastri came home in fifth, showcasing McLaren’s strong pace despite the late penalty drama. George Russell, Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg, Liam Lawson, and Franco Colapinto rounded out the top ten in a race full of action from start to finish.
Race Summary:
- 1st – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 2nd – Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
- 3rd – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 4th – Lando Norris (McLaren, after penalty)
- 5th – Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 6th – George Russell (Mercedes)
- 7th – Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
- 8th – Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)
- 9th – Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri)
- 10th – Franco Colapinto (Williams)
Ferrari’s dominance, the intense battle between Norris and Verstappen, and Hamilton’s unfortunate crash all made this a race to remember. With only a handful of races left, the championship fight remains tense, but today was all about Ferrari’s triumphant return to the top!
