Max Verstappen defeats Lando Norris to pole for Formula 1's United States Grand Prix as championship leader Oscar Piastri could only manage sixth

Amid some confusion over whether or not to blame Nico Hulkenberg for the first-corner accident that eliminated both McLaren drivers from the US GP sprint, the team will conduct a review after the week

McLaren boss Zak Brown said live on Sky Sports F1 during FP1 at COTA that it was in fact a 'sporting' penalty for Norris, but that it was a 'marginal' one due to the fact that it was deemed that his move in Singapore provided a 'marginal' gain for the Brit.

The 2025 United States Grand Prix race starts at 2 p.m. local time (CDT) on Sunday, October 19.

Lando Norris was unwilling to allow his DNF from the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Sprint as an “excuse” for missing out on pole position for Sunday’s race. The Brit was unable to compete with Max Verstappen at the Circuit of the Americas, finishing up second on the grid but nearly three tenths down on the Dutchman.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s Austin Sprint ended in disaster as both crashed out on Lap 1, prompting McLaren boss Zak Brown to slam rival drivers for “amateur-hour” chaos.

Both drivers were eliminated on the opening lap after contact through Turn 1, as Max Verstappen claimed victory at COTA.

Haiden Deegan and Lando Norris did the burnouts at a pop-up event in downtown Austin, Texas, during the announcement of a new energy drink flavor.

Piastri and Norris both retired from the sprint race as Max Verstappen made up ground in the chase for the world title

Palou has admitted to breach of contract by reneging on his deal to continue with Chip Ganassi Racing in IndyCar, though he believes he does not owe McLaren anything financially.