Ferrari Dominates United States Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc Secures First American Victory While Carlos Sainz Finishes Second in Thrilling Race

Ferrari Dominates United States Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc Secures First American Victory While Carlos Sainz Finishes Second in Thrilling Race

Ferrari celebrated a stunning one-two finish at the United States Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc leading teammate Carlos Sainz to the checkered flag.

This victory marks a significant moment for the team and for Leclerc, who secured his first win on American soil.

Lando Norris’s Disappointment

Despite a strong performance that initially placed Lando Norris in third, the McLaren driver faced a five-second penalty for gaining an unfair advantage by leaving the track during the race.

This penalty dropped him to fourth place, behind Max Verstappen, who finished third.

With this outcome, Verstappen has increased his lead in the drivers’ championship over Norris to 57 points as the season heads into its final stretch of five races.

Race Highlights and Results

Leclerc finished the race 8.562 seconds ahead of Sainz, while Verstappen trailed by 19.412 seconds.

Norris’s fourth place was followed by his teammate Oscar Piastri and George Russell from Mercedes, who climbed from the pit lane to finish sixth.

Sergio Perez took seventh in the second Red Bull, with Nico Hulkenberg, Liam Lawson, and Franco Colapinto rounding out the top ten.

This win was especially significant for Leclerc, marking his third victory of the season and the eighth of his career.

For Ferrari, it was their first one-two finish in the U.S. since 2006.

Current Standings After the Race

The drivers’ standings reflect the intense competition this season:

Drivers Standings

Rank Driver Points
1 Max Verstappen 354
2 Lando Norris 297
3 Charles Leclerc 275
4 Oscar Piastri 247
5 Carlos Sainz 215
6 Lewis Hamilton 177
7 George Russell 167
8 Sergio Perez 150
9 Fernando Alonso 62
10 Nico Hulkenberg 29
11 Lance Stroll 24
12 Yuki Tsunoda 22
13 Alexander Albon 12
14 Daniel Ricciardo 12
15 Kevin Magnussen 8
16 Pierre Gasly 8
17 Oliver Bearman 7
18 Franco Colapinto 5
19 Esteban Ocon 5
20 Liam Lawson 2
21 Zhou Guanyu 0
22 Logan Sargeant 0
23 Valtteri Bottas 0

Constructors Standings

The constructors’ rankings also highlight the fierce competition among teams:

Rank Constructor Points
1 McLaren 544
2 Red Bull 504
3 Ferrari 496
4 Mercedes 344
5 Aston Martin 86
6 Haas 38
7 RB 36
8 Williams 17
9 Alpine 13
10 Sauber 0

What Lies Ahead?

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the remaining five races, where every point counts and the battle for the championship intensifies.

The next race promises to bring more excitement and unexpected twists in this thrilling season.

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