Max Verstappen Wins Austin Sprint Ahead of Sainz and Norris

Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory in the Austin Sprint, maintaining his pole position and crossing the finish line ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris. Norris's bid for second place was thwarted on the final lap when he locked up, allowing Sainz to overtake him. The top eight finishers were Verstappen, Sainz, Norris, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg, and Sergio Perez. The race was marked by intense competition, with several drivers engaging in battles on track. Verstappen's strong start allowed him to fend off George Russell and hold off the Ferraris, ultimately securing his victory.