Max Verstappen delivered a blistering start at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, holding onto his lead after starting from pole position. The Red Bull driver continued his dominant form, mirroring his performance in Saturday's Sprint race.
The start of the race wasn't without drama. Charles Leclerc made a decisive move, overtaking Lando Norris to claim second place. Norris's McLaren suffered a poor Turn 1, allowing Leclerc to capitalize. Oscar Piastri, the other McLaren driver, managed to gain a position, moving up to fifth ahead of George Russell.
Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto were involved in an incident that briefly brought out double yellow flags. Albon dropped to the back of the grid, but thankfully, all 20 cars completed the first lap.
Key Moments from Lap 1
- Verstappen's perfect launch from pole position.
- Leclerc's brilliant overtake on Norris.
- Piastri gaining a position on Russell.
- Albon's incident and recovery.
The race promises further excitement as drivers battle for position. Will Verstappen maintain his lead, or will Leclerc and others challenge him for the win? Stay tuned for more updates!