2025 United States Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners

The 2025 United States Grand Prix saw F1 return to the Americas under the Stars and Stripes of Austin, Texas. The Circuit of the Americas (COTA), a modern classic since joining the calendar in 2012, once again welcomed the world’s fastest drivers to its sweeping corners and dramatic elevation changes. As the 2025 F1 World Championship entered a defining period, teams faced an intriguing challenge: Pirelli’s tyre selection included a unique extra step between the Hard and the Medium-Soft compounds, which could set the stage for bold strategy calls and unpredictable racing on one of the sport’s most complete circuits.

The weekend’s action also carried extra weight, as Austin hosted the season’s fourth Sprint event of the season, adding another layer to an already pivotal moment in the championship fight. With the title battle tightening and every point more valuable than ever, fans would be hoping for a Texas showdown from Turn 1’s iconic climb to the high-speed esses of COTA.

Pole position
Driver	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing
Time	1:32.510
Fastest lap
Driver	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes
Time	1:37.577 on lap 33
Podium
First	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing
Second	Lando Norris	McLaren
Third	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari

The Circuit of the Americas stands as one of modern Formula 1’s most complete and technically demanding tracks, a 5.513-kilometre, anticlockwise rollercoaster of rhythm, precision, and aggression. Over 56 laps, drivers tackle 20 corners that pay homage to some of the sport’s most iconic layouts: the high-speed flow of Silverstone’s Maggots-Becketts, the sweeping curves of Suzuka, the tight technicality of Hockenheim, and a nod to Istanbul Park’s famous multi-apex Turn 8. Towering above it all is COTA’s signature feature, a 41-metre climb up to Turn 1, creating one of the most dramatic starts in Formula 1, where the cars fan out into a wide braking zone before plunging into the circuit’s first technical sector.

The track’s personality lies in its balance of speed and subtlety. Teams must find a set-up that delivers strong top-end performance down the long back straight while maintaining nimble, planted handling through the fast direction changes and complex middle sector. Tyre loading is split relatively evenly between the front and rear axles, but lateral forces dominate, particularly through the sweeping esses and high-speed transitions. Thermal degradation is the key challenge here, as the intense Texan heat, often hovering above 30°C, even in October, pushes tyres and cooling systems to their limits. The partial resurfacing carried out in 2024 made the circuit smoother and less punishing on suspensions, though COTA still demands a car that can dance over kerbs without losing traction. It’s a track that rewards adaptability, confidence, and rhythm, a circuit where small mistakes ripple into big consequences, and perfect laps feel almost musical.

COTA Stats

The United States Grand Prix is one of the cornerstone events of the Formula 1 calendar, has has seen some of the most controversial races in F1 History. In 2025, it took its place as the second American round of the season, following Miami and preceding the glitz and spectacle of Las Vegas. Across its rich history, the race has toured through six different venues since the inaugural event in Sebring (1959), growing with the sport itself. From Riverside (1960) to Dallas (1984), the Detroit street circuit (1985–1988), Phoenix (1989–1991), and the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2000–2007), each location has added its own chapter to the U.S. F1 history story. But it’s Austin’s Circuit of the Americas, now hosting its 12th Grand Prix, that has become the modern home of Formula 1 in America, a circuit purpose-built for speed.

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Historically, the crown for the most U.S. Grands Prix hosted still belongs to Watkins Glen, which welcomed the sport 20 times between 1961 and 1980, cementing its place as a classic venue of the past. When it comes to drivers, before the 2025 race, Lewis Hamilton stood as the dominant figure on American soil with six total wins. Five at COTA and one at Indianapolis, just one behind Michael Schumacher and his record of seven U.S. victories. The two greats were tied on four pole positions each. Hamilton also sealed two of his World Championships in Texas, in 2015 and 2019. Among the teams, Ferrari reigned supreme as the most successful constructor in America, with 11 wins spread across eras: two at Watkins Glen, five at Indianapolis, and four in Austin.

Weekend Schedule

Date	Session	Local Time
17 October 2025	Free Practice 1 (FP1)	12:30 pm to 1:30 pm local time
17 October 2025	Sprint Qualifying	4:30 pm to 5:14 pm local time
18 October 2025	Sprint	12:00 pm – 12:30 pm local time
18 October 2025	Qualifying	4:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time
19 October 2025	Race	2:00 pm local time

In Friday Sprint qualifying, Max Verstappen claimed pole with a superb 1:32.143, narrowly beating Lando Norris by 0.071s and Oscar Piastri by three-tenths. Norris had led both SQ1 and SQ2, but Verstappen struck late for Red Bull to top the order ahead of the McLarens. Nico Hülkenberg impressed in fourth, while George Russell and Fernando Alonso completed the top six.

In Saturday’s Sprint race, Max Verstappen claimed victory in a chaotic race, surviving first-lap carnage that eliminated both McLarens and two Safety Car interruptions. The Red Bull driver fended off George Russell to win by 0.395s, with Carlos Sainz finishing third for Williams. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc rounded out the top five as the race ended under the Safety Car following a collision between Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon.

In Saturday qualifying, Max Verstappen took pole position with a 1:32.510, his opening Q3 lap proving untouchable after he missed the flag for a second attempt. Lando Norris came closest, just 0.291s behind, while Charles Leclerc was a mere 0.006s further back in third. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completed the top five, as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri settled for sixth and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli impressed in seventh.

In Sunday’s race, Max Verstappen delivered again, storming to a dominant victory, converting pole into his fifth win of the season and closing the gap in the Championship. The Red Bull driver controlled the race from start to finish with a flawless one-stop strategy, crossing the line 7.959 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, who reclaimed second from Charles Leclerc after a fierce late-race duel. Lewis Hamilton took fourth for Ferrari despite a last-lap puncture scare, while championship leader Oscar Piastri finished fifth. Behind them, Russell, Tsunoda, Hülkenberg, Bearman, and Alonso completed the top ten as Verstappen reignited the title fight heading into the Americas leg.

Championship background

The 2025 race kicked off a crucial stretch in the World Championship, starting the first leg of a fierce double-header with Mexico City and setting the tone for a November finale that includes Brazil and Las Vegas. This run of races across the Americas could prove decisive in shaping the outcome of this year’s Drivers’ Championship, as the title fight reignites following a dramatic and controversial race under the lights of Singapore last time out.

After the Marina Bay mayhem, Lando Norris had reduced Oscar Piastri’s championship lead to just 22 points, while Max Verstappen reignited his campaign, cutting his deficit to 63 points and signalling that Red Bull’s fightback wasn’t done yet. With the Sprint format returning at Austin, a maximum of 33 points was on offer, a golden opportunity for any of the leading trio to swing momentum their way. That meant every session, from qualifying to the main event, carried real championship weight.

Meanwhile, McLaren arrived in Austin celebrating their 2025 Constructors’ crown, sealed in record-equaling time, but also facing the delicate task of managing an increasingly tense intra-team rivalry. After Norris and Piastri made contact on lap one in Singapore, all eyes would be on how the team handled its dual title hopes without imploding under pressure. Mercedes’ George Russell, fresh from a commanding victory last time out, might think that about once again upsetting the front-runners, while Ferrari aimed to rediscover form at the very circuits that delivered their last two wins a year ago.

Race entries

The lineup of drivers and teams remained the same as the 2025 season’s entry list, apart from:

• A driver swap at the sister teams, Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls, where Yuki Tsunoda moved up to the parent Red Bull team and Liam Lawson headed in the opposite direction back to Racing Bulls, for round three at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.
• Jack Doohan stepping out of the race seat at Alpine (post Miami), beginning with the following round, the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The team confirmed that former Williams and Alpine reserve driver, Franco Colapinto, would take his place alongside number one driver, Pierre Gasly.

Aside from these changes, all the drivers from the start of the season took to the track during FP1, Sprint Qualifyibng, Sprint Race, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix.

Tyre choices

Tyre strategy would prove every bit as decisive as outright pace. Pirelli had opted for an unconventional selection once again, bringing three non-consecutive compounds to Austin: the C1 as Hard, C3 as Medium, and C4 as Soft. This was the second time in 2025 that this split had been used, following the experiment at Spa-Francorchamps, where rain prevented teams from gathering meaningful data. That made COTA the first real proving ground for this new approach, featuring a tougher Hard compound than last year, while the Medium and Soft remained unchanged.

On paper, the expanded performance gap between the C1 and C3 revealed multiple strategic approaches. A one-stop race could be the preferred option for those confident in managing tyre wear, pairing the durable C1 with the more versatile C3. However, the lure of outright pace may tempt others toward the faster, higher-risk C3–C4 combination, which would likely demand two stops due to the Soft’s shorter lifespan, even with its improved degradation profile. The challenge heightened by the Sprint weekend format left teams with just one hour of practice to assess wear, balance, and long-run performance. That limited window would make tyre understanding a bit of educated guesswork and the defining factor of the weekend.

Looking back to 2024, tyre management was already a delicate balance. Fifteen drivers, including all three podium finishers, started on the Mediums, while the rest gambled on the Hard C2. The Soft was largely ignored, making a brief cameo only in Esteban Ocon’s final-lap dash for fastest lap points. Most drivers opted for a one-stop race, though a few experimented with two stops or were forced into early changes. Despite initial graining concerns seen in the Sprint, race day offered better longevity thanks to cooler conditions and a mid-race Safety Car, proving that COTA rewards those who can adapt as the track evolves. In 2025, with new compounds, higher championship stakes, and less preparation time, strategy minds up and down the pit wall will be working overtime in Texas.

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Free Practice

Lando Norris led the sole practice session of the weekend, posting a 1:33.294 to edge out Nico Hülkenberg and Oscar Piastri. With only one hour of running due to the Sprint format, teams rushed to optimise setups under the Texas heat. A red flag for debris briefly halted action, while Carlos Sainz’s gearbox issue limited Williams’ mileage. Norris and McLaren looked sharp heading into Sprint Qualifying as their title fight intensified in Austin.

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Free Practice 1 Classification

FP1 of the 2025 United States Grand Prix was held on 17 October 2025 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm local time.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Time / Gap	Laps
1	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:33.294	23
2	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	+0.255s	24
3	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0.279s	26
4	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0.345s	23
5	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	+0.354s	26
6	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	+0.626s	27
7	63	George Russell	Mercedes	+0.637s	27
8	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	+0.671s	25
9	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	+0.861s	25
10	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	+1.039s	27
11	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	+1.074s	26
12	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	+1.184s	24
13	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	+1.237s	24
14	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+1.316s	23
15	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	+1.325s	25
16	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	+1.359s	25
17	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+1.371s	24
18	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	+1.443s	27
19	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	+2.580s	9
20	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+2.786s	18

Sprint Qualifying

Max Verstappen delivered a masterclass in precision and timing to take Sprint pole, his lap of 1:32.143 beating Lando Norris by just 0.071s. Norris had dominated both early qualifying segments, but the Red Bull driver’s final effort in SQ3 sealed the top spot, with Oscar Piastri completing a strong McLaren showing in third.

Behind the front three, Nico Hülkenberg impressed in fourth for Kick Sauber, continuing his strong weekend form, while George Russell took fifth for Mercedes and Fernando Alonso lined up sixth for Aston Martin. Carlos Sainz recovered from gearbox issues to claim seventh for Williams, ahead of Lewis Hamilton in eighth, with Alex Albon ninth and Charles Leclerc rounding out the top ten after a difficult session for Ferrari.

Further down the order, Kimi Antonelli narrowly missed SQ3 by just 0.006s, and track limits violations caught out both Lance Stroll and Liam Lawson, leaving them P14 and P15. A chaotic end to SQ1 saw several drivers — including Bearman, Tsunoda, Ocon, and Bortoleto — fail to set final laps.

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Sprint Qualifying Classification

Sprint Qualifying for the 2025 United States Grand Prix was held on 17 October 2025 from 4:30 pm to 5:14 pm local time.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Laps
1	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:33.363	1:33.163	1:32.143	12
2	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:33.224	1:33.033	1:32.214	12
3	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:33.889	1:33.371	1:32.523	13
4	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	1:34.236	1:33.577	1:32.645	12
5	63	George Russell	Mercedes	1:34.653	1:33.462	1:32.888	13
6	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:34.737	1:33.951	1:32.910	12
7	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	1:34.239	1:33.652	1:32.911	14
8	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	1:34.226	1:34.012	1:33.035	14
9	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	1:34.472	1:33.831	1:33.099	14
10	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:34.913	1:33.938	1:33.104	15
11	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	1:34.414	1:34.018		11
12	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	1:34.243	1:34.241		9
13	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:35.144	1:34.258		9
14	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:34.988	1:34.394		10
15	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	1:34.603			8
16	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	1:35.159			5
17	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	1:35.246			6
18	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	1:35.259			5
19	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	1:36.003			5
RT	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber				5

2025 United States Grand Prix Sprint Starting Grid

The Sprint starting grid, with or without penalties, after the 2025 United States Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying session.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Time
1	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:32.143
2	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:32.214
3	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:32.523
4	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	1:32.645
5	63	George Russell	Mercedes	1:32.888
6	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:32.910
7	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	1:32.911
8	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	1:33.035
9	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	1:33.099
10	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:33.104
11	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	1:34.018
12	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	1:34.241
13	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:34.258
14	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:34.394
15	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	1:34.603
16	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	1:35.159
17	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	1:35.246
18	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	1:35.259
19	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	1:36.003
RT	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber

Sprint Race

Max Verstappen emerged unscathed from a wild Sprint at the Circuit of The Americas to take his 13th career Sprint win and vital points in the 2025 F1 World Championship. The Red Bull driver held off George Russell by less than half a second after two Safety Car phases disrupted the 19-lap dash, with Carlos Sainz delivering a strong P3 for Williams ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

The race exploded into chaos at Turn 1 as Nico Hülkenberg clipped Oscar Piastri, sending the Australian into Lando Norris and wiping out both McLarens instantly. Fernando Alonso was also eliminated, while Hülkenberg dropped down the order. The opening incident triggered the first Safety Car, allowing Verstappen to retain control from Russell on the restart.

Russell’s bold lunge at Turn 12 briefly threatened Verstappen’s lead before the pair rejoined with no penalty. A final collision between Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon on Lap 16 brought out a second Safety Car, ending the race under yellow. Verstappen led home Russell and Sainz, with Hamilton, Leclerc, Albon, Tsunoda, and rookie Kimi Antonelli taking the final points in a dramatic Sprint that reshaped the Austin weekend.

Sprint Race Report

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Sprint Race Classification

The 2025 United States Grand Prix Sprint Race was held on 18 October 2025, at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm local time.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Laps	Time / Retired
1	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	19	37:58.229	8
2	63	George Russell	Mercedes	19	+0.395s	7
3	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	19	+0.791s	6
4	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	19	+1.224s	5
5	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	19	+1.825s	4
6	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	19	+2.576s	3
7	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	19	+2.976s	2
8	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	19	+4.147s	1
9	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	19	+4.804s	0
10	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	19	+5.126s	0
11	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	19	+5.649s	0
12	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	19	+6.228s	0
13	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	19	+6.624s	0
14	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	19	+8.006s	0
15	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	19	+13.576s	0
NC	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	15	DNF	0
NC	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	15	DNF	0
NC	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	0	DNF	0
NC	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	0	DNF	0
NC	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	0	DNF	0

Qualifying

Max Verstappen delivered another masterclass in qualifying to take pole for the 2025 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas. His early Q3 lap of 1:32.510 stood firm after he missed the chance to complete a second run, leaving Lando Norris 0.291s behind and Charles Leclerc narrowly missing the front row by just 0.006s. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton followed in fourth and fifth.

Behind them, Oscar Piastri endured a challenging session in sixth for McLaren, ahead of rising star Kimi Antonelli in seventh. Haas rookie Ollie Bearman and Williams’ Carlos Sainz continued their strong weekends in P8 and P9, with Fernando Alonso rounding out the top ten. Red flags for Isack Hadjar, track limits drama for Stroll and Albon, and Nico Hülkenberg’s Q2 exit added to the chaos, setting the stage for a thrilling Sunday showdown in Austin.

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Qualifying Classification

Qualifying for the 2025 United States Grand Prix was held on 18 October 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Laps
1	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:33.207	1:32.701	1:32.510	14
2	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:33.843	1:32.876	1:32.801	20
3	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:33.525	1:32.869	1:32.807	17
4	63	George Russell	Mercedes	1:33.311	1:33.058	1:32.826	19
5	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	1:33.685	1:32.914	1:32.912	18
6	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:33.746	1:33.228	1:33.084	19
7	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	1:33.501	1:33.044	1:33.114	18
8	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	1:33.921	1:33.238	1:33.139	19
9	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	1:33.739	1:33.124	1:33.150	20
10	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:33.741	1:33.237	1:33.160	18
11	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	1:33.551	1:33.334		14
12	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	1:33.549	1:33.360		14
13	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	1:33.935	1:33.466		13
14	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:33.599	1:33.651		14
15	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	1:34.039	1:34.044		14
16	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	1:34.125			8
17	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	1:34.136			8
18	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:34.540			7
19	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	1:34.690			9
NC	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	DNF			2

2025 United States Grand Prix Starting Grid

The Grand Prix starting grid, with or without penalties, after the 2025 United States Grand Prix Qualifying session.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Time
1	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:32.510
2	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:32.801
3	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:32.807
4	63	George Russell	Mercedes	1:32.826
5	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	1:32.912
6	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:33.084
7	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	1:33.114
8	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	1:33.139
9	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	1:33.150
10	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:33.160
11	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	1:33.334
12	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	1:33.360
13	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	1:33.466
14	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:33.651
15	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	1:34.044
16	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	1:34.125
17	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	1:34.136
18	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	1:34.690
19	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:34.540
20	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls

What happened in the 2025 United States Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen delivered a masterclass in the race, converting pole position into a commanding victory at the Circuit of The Americas to reignite his push in the Championship. The Red Bull driver controlled proceedings from lights to flag, executing a flawless one-stop strategy and holding off all challengers to take his fifth Grand Prix win of the season by 7.959 seconds. Behind him, Lando Norris fought back to snatch second from Charles Leclerc after a thrilling wheel-to-wheel duel in the closing laps, giving McLaren crucial points after a turbulent weekend in Austin.

Unlike Saturday’s chaotic Sprint, Sunday’s race got underway cleanly, with Verstappen making a perfect launch from pole while the rest of the field safely navigated Turn 1. Leclerc jumped Norris at the start to move into second, setting up a strategic cat-and-mouse contest as all 20 drivers committed to a one-stop race plan. Verstappen’s pace on the soft compound was metronomic, maintaining a comfortable gap to manage tyre wear while staying out of reach. After pitting and rejoining still in P1, he calmly stretched his lead to the chequered flag, even as his soft tyres began to fade. It was a victory that underlined not only Red Bull’s efficiency but Verstappen’s unrivalled race control under pressure.

The action behind, however, was anything but calm. Norris and Leclerc reignited their rivalry in the second half of the race, swapping sector times before the McLaren man pounced in the dying laps with a bold overtake to secure P2. Leclerc’s Ferrari settled for third, capping a strong double-points finish for the Scuderia with Lewis Hamilton in fourth, despite the seven-time champion nursing a suspected puncture across the final lap. Championship leader Oscar Piastri limited the damage with a gritty P5 after a difficult weekend that saw McLaren’s dominance challenged for the first time in weeks.

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George Russell claimed sixth for Mercedes, while Yuki Tsunoda brought home valuable points for Red Bull in seventh. Nico Hülkenberg impressed once again with P8 for Kick Sauber, ahead of Haas rookie Ollie Bearman, who delighted the home crowd with ninth on American soil. Fernando Alonso secured the final point in P10 for Aston Martin, capping a steady recovery after his Sprint retirement.

Further down the order, Liam Lawson narrowly missed out on points for Racing Bulls in 11th, followed by Lance Stroll in 12th and Kimi Antonelli, who fought back to 13th after an early collision with Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard was the day’s only retirement, forced to park his Williams after damage from the clash. Alex Albon finished 14th ahead of Esteban Ocon, Isack Hadjar, and Franco Colapinto, who ignored team orders to stay behind Pierre Gasly in the final laps — a decision that may have repercussions within Alpine. Gabriel Bortoleto brought up the rear in 18th after a quiet afternoon.

As the dust settled in Austin, Verstappen’s victory cut Oscar Piastri’s championship lead to just 40 points, with Lando Norris now only 14 behind his teammate, a tightening fight that set up the next rounds in Mexico, Brazil, and Las Vegas perfectly. McLaren’s intra-team tension, Ferrari’s quiet resurgence, and Verstappen’s relentless pursuit of momentum meant one thing: the 2025 F1 World Championship battle was far from over, and the American leg may just have lit the fuse for an explosive run to the finish.

2025 United States Grand Prix Race Results

The 2025 United States Grand Prix Race was held on 19 October 2025 at 2:00 pm local time.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Laps	Time / Retired	Pts.
1	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	56	01:34:00	25
2	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	56	+7.959s	18
3	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	56	+15.373s	15
4	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	56	+28.536s	12
5	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	56	+29.678s	10
6	63	George Russell	Mercedes	56	+33.456s	8
7	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	56	+52.714s	6
8	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	56	+57.249s	4
9	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	56	+64.722s	2
10	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	56	+70.001s	1
11	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	56	+73.209s	0
12	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	56	+74.778s	0
13	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	56	+75.746s	0
14	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	56	+80.000s	0
15	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	56	+83.043s	0
16	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	56	+92.807s	0
17	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	55	+1 lap	0
18	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	55	+1 lap	0
19	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	55	+1 lap	0
NC	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	5	DNF	0

2025 United States Grand Prix Fastest Laps

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Lap	Time of Day	Time	Avg. Speed
1	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	33	15:00:51	1:37.577	203.396
2	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	35	15:03:20	1:37.620	203.306
3	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	35	15:03:11	1:37.991	202.536
4	63	George Russell	Mercedes	35	15:03:37	1:38.224	202.056
5	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	47	15:23:00	1:38.231	202.042
6	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	39	15:11:04	1:38.275	201.951
7	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	38	15:09:13	1:38.328	201.842
8	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	55	15:36:25	1:38.361	201.775
9	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	54	15:35:18	1:38.372	201.752
10	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	55	15:36:30	1:38.564	201.359
11	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	54	15:35:54	1:38.724	201.033
12	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	54	15:35:31	1:38.789	200.9
13	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	54	15:35:14	1:38.803	200.872
14	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	53	15:33:55	1:38.983	200.507
15	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	54	15:35:36	1:39.071	200.329
16	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	32	14:58:46	1:39.119	200.232
17	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	54	15:36:00	1:39.173	200.123
18	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	31	14:57:27	1:39.263	199.941
19	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	30	14:55:49	1:39.270	199.927
20	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	3	14:08:47	1:40.327	197.821

2025 Post-Race F1 Championship Standings

Championship standings for Drivers’ and Teams after the 2025 United States Grand Prix.

2025 Post-Race F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings

Pos	Driver	Nationality	Car	PTS
1	Oscar Piastri	AUS	McLaren	346
2	Lando Norris	GBR	McLaren	332
3	Max Verstappen	NED	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	306
4	George Russell	GBR	Mercedes	252
5	Charles Leclerc	MON	Ferrari	192
6	Lewis Hamilton	GBR	Ferrari	143
7	Kimi Antonelli	ITA	Mercedes	89
8	Alexander Albon	THA	Williams Mercedes	73
9	Nico Hulkenberg	GER	Kick Sauber Ferrari	41
10	Isack Hadjar	FRA	Racing Bulls Honda RBPT	39
11	Carlos Sainz	ESP	Williams Mercedes	38
12	Fernando Alonso	ESP	Aston Martin Mercedes	37
13	Lance Stroll	CAN	Aston Martin Mercedes	32
14	Liam Lawson	NZL	Racing Bulls Honda RBPT	30
15	Esteban Ocon	FRA	Haas Ferrari	28
16	Yuki Tsunoda	JPN	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	28
17	Pierre Gasly	FRA	Alpine Renualt	20
18	Oliver Bearman	GBR	Haas Ferrari	20
19	Gabriel Bortoleto	BRA	Kick Sauber Ferrari	18
20	Franco Colapinto	ARG	Alpine Renualt	0
21	Jack Doohan	AUS	Alpine Renualt	0

2025 Post-Race F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings

Pos.	Team	PTS
1	McLaren Mercedes	678
2	Mercedes	341
3	Ferrari	334
4	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	331
5	Williams Mercedes	111
6	Racing Bulls Honda RBPT	72
7	Aston Martin Mercedes	69
8	Kick Sauber Ferrari	59
9	Haas Ferrari	48
10	Alpine Renualt	20