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Verstappen Dominates U.S. Grand Prix, Closes in on Title
19 Oct
Summary
- Max Verstappen claims pole position for U.S. Grand Prix
- Verstappen wins sprint race, cuts title rival's lead to 55 points
- Next F1 races in Mexico, Brazil, Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi
On October 19, 2025, the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix took place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, was the star of the show, securing pole position and winning the sprint race on Saturday.
Verstappen's dominant performance allowed him to cut the championship lead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri to just 55 points. Piastri and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris collided and crashed out on the first corner of the sprint race, handing Verstappen a crucial advantage in the title race.
The U.S. Grand Prix was the latest stop in the 2025 Formula 1 calendar, with the next races scheduled for Mexico, Brazil, Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Verstappen's victory in Austin has set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season as he continues his pursuit of a second consecutive world championship.
