The resurgent Red Bull racer has won three out of the last four Grand Prix, and now sits just 40 points behind Oscar Piastri in the standings, with Lando Norris also gaining in second.

Max Verstappen could not help but laugh at Formula 1 rival Kimi Antonelli as the Italian reacted to a reporter interrupting their conversation in the hunt for an interview. It happened at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday as drivers made their way onto the grid for the pre-race drivers' parade.

Both McLarens were poised to have a runaway weekend at the U.S. Grand Prix. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen chipped away at their F1 championship lead instead.

AUSTIN – Max Verstappen continued his late-season charge up the 2025 Formula One drivers’ championship standings with a commanding win at the United States Grand Prix, leading every lap from pole and crossing the line ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.

The experienced team leader is helping to ensure business as usual, even as the driver's championship race grows more tense.

It is well known that F1 drivers must have a certain archetype in order to optimize success in the sport, with a lean, lightweight frame but also enough muscle

Verstappen dominated in Austin, taking both the Sprint and grand prix wins to move within 40 points of championship leader

Such was Max Verstappen's dominance in the Austin GP, Daniel Ricciardo he was probably already placing his dinner order.