On Saturday, McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown said he expected the climax to the world championship to be "brutal". His words quickly proved prophetic.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats McLaren's title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to take pole for the United States Grand Prix sprint race.

Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole position at the United States Grand Prix with championship leader Oscar Piastri down in sixth.

On Saturday, McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown said he expected the climax to the world championship to be "brutal". His words quickly proved prophetic.

Lando Norris overtook Charles Leclerc to finish second while Oscar Piastri managed fifth with rivals closing in on title lead

Max Verstappen dominates the United States Grand Prix to increase the pressure on McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the championship.

Lando Norris overtook Charles Leclerc to finish second while Oscar Piastri managed only fifth with rivals closing in on hhis title lead