McLaren disaster as Norris & Piastri crash in US GP sprint race while Verstappen wins

McLaren Disaster in US GP Sprint Race

A catastrophic start to the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race saw Oscar Piastri bumped into Lando Norris, taking both McLarens out of the race.

Max Verstappen won the race, closing in on the title, and was followed by George Russell in second and Carlos Sainz in third.

The incident occurred at the opening corner, with Piastri getting a better start and pulling alongside Norris, who started second behind Verstappen.

The crash undermined F1's claim to represent the pinnacle of motor racing, with Verstappen reducing his championship deficit by eight points.

Victory for Max Verstappen saw him close in the title race

Author's summary: McLaren's US GP sprint race ended in disaster with both cars crashing out.

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Motor Sport Magazine Motor Sport Magazine — 2025-10-18

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