US Grand Prix LIVE: F1 race result and reaction tonight as Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton to win
Follow all the fallout from an exciting race in Austin, Texas
A thrilling Formula 1 title race between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen continued this evening as the United States Grand Prix played out in Austin, Texas.
Verstappen started in pole position at the Circuit of the Americas, with rival Hamilton joining him in the front row. Dutchman Verstappen entered the race leading the Briton by six points in the drivers’ standings and having reclaimed top spot in the championship battle at this month’s Turkish GP, and the Red Bull driver was able to take another step towards his first F1 title by emerging victorious here.
Although Verstappen was overtaken by Hamilton almost immediately after lights out, he regained first place when the Mercedes man made his first pit stop of the day. That moment even saw Verstappen gain a six-second lead on the defending champion, who spent the rest of the race trying to close down his rival. Hamilton could not erase the gap, however, as Verstappen crossed the line first to double his points advantage over the seven-time title-winner to 12 points with five races left this season. Hamilton came second, while Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez rounded out the podium places.
Follow all the fallout from the United States Grand Prix below.
Max Verstappen wins the US Grand Prix
For the first time since winning the Dutch Grand Prix on home soil, Max Verstappen stands on top of the podium.
We’ll be back in two weeks’ time for the Mexican Grand Prix!
Max Verstappen wins the US Grand Prix
Shaquille O’Neal carries the US Grand Prix trophy atop the Texas Longhorn car - as you do. Podium ceremony coming up shortly.
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE US GRAND PRIX
Hamilton: “Firstly, congratulations to Max. He did a great job today. It was such a tough race. We made a good start and gave it absolutely everything, but they had the upper hand this weekend. I think this is our acceptance to the US, I hope we get more races out here and the sport continues to grow.”
Verstappen: “We lost out at the start so we had to try and do something else. There’s a lot of tyre wear here. We went aggressive and I wasn’t sure it would work. The last few laps were fun and I’m happy we could hang on.”
Perez: “I ran out of water! I couldn’t drink at all, it got pretty difficult! I was losing strength towards the end and it was physically the hardest race of my career.”
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE US GRAND PRIX
Drivers
1. Verstappen - 287.5
2. Hamilton - 275.5
3. Bottas - 185
4. Perez - 150
5. Norris - 149
Constructors
1. Mercedes - 433.5
2. Red Bull - 397.5
3. McLaren - 240
4. Ferrari - 232.5
5. Alpine - 104
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE US GRAND PRIX
Verstappen increases his lead in the drivers’ standings to 12 points, what a huge moment in the title race that could be.
Hamilton was a couple of laps away from catching his title rival.
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE US GRAND PRIX
1. Verstappen
2. Hamilton +1.3s
3. Perez +43s
4. Leclerc +52s
5. Ricciardo +76s
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE US GRAND PRIX
What a massive win for Verstappen! “Yes, guys! Unbelievable!”
“Sheer class, Max!”, says Horner. “I think I’ve age 25 years in that race. I didn’t think we would hold on.”
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE US GRAND PRIX
Verstappen holds on and wins the US Grand Prix by 1.3 seconds!
US Grand Prix
LAP 56/56: Verstappen stays ahead with brilliant first sector.
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