A controversial five-second penalty for Lando Norris saw the McLaren driver lose ground in his pursuit of Max Verstappen, on a day when Charles Leclerc eased to victory in the United States Grand Prix.

Throughout the FIA Press Conference after the F1 Sprint Race at the United States Grand Prix, and as he walked out of the room, something was back for Max Verstappen. A smile on his face. After capturing pole position on Friday for the F1 Sprint,

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari its first United States Grand Prix victory since 2018 with a commanding drive Sunday, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen strengthened his lead in the F1 season championship with a podium finish awarded by a late penalty on McLaren’s Lando Norris.