F1 United States Grand Prix: Leclerc Leads Ferrari 1-2 in COTA as Norris Loses Third to Verstappen
Charles Leclerc led Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz in a one-two finish at the United States GP, while Lando Norris dropped to fourth behind title rival Max Verstappen after receiving a 5 second penalty in the race.
By Divyam Dubey
The 2024 United States Grand Prix saw Ferrari dominate with a 1-2 finish, led by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Leclerc showcased his skill, leading Ferrari's strong performance, while Sainz’s smart pit strategy helped secure the team's dominance. McLaren’s Lando Norris was penalised for going off track while battling Max Verstappen, losing a potential podium finish. Verstappen ultimately finished third but couldn’t match Leclerc’s impressive pace. A brief safety car period, caused by Lewis Hamilton's spin, did little to unsettle Leclerc, who expertly held onto the lead. This win bolsters Ferrari's championship hopes as they challenge Red Bull for the constructor title.
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F1 United States Grand Prix: Race Result
The United States Grand Prix delivered an exciting battle for third between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Norris initially overtook Verstappen, but after a track limits review, he received a five-second penalty. This dropped Norris to fourth, promoting Verstappen to the podium, sparking debate among fans and pundits.
Oscar Piastri and George Russell had strong finishes for McLaren and Mercedes, while Sergio Perez secured seventh for Red Bull. Nico Hulkenberg impressed for Haas, with Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto shining in their debuts for Red Bull and Williams.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time |
| 1 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 56 Laps |
| 2 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +8.562s |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +19.412s |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +20.354s |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +21.921s |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes | +56.295s |
| 7 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing | +59.072s |
| 8 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | +62.957s |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | VCARB | +70.563s |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Williams Racing | +71.979s |
| 11 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +79.782s |
| 12 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +90.558s |
| 13 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +1 Lap |
| 14 | Yuki Tsunoda | VCARB | +1 Lap |
| 15 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +1 Lap |
| 16 | Alex Albon | Williams Racing | +1 Lap |
| 17 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | +1 Lap |
| 18 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +1 Lap |
| 19 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | +1 Lap |
| 20 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | DNF |
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Kevin Magnussen just missed the points for Haas, followed by Pierre Gasly and Fernando Alonso. Yuki Tsunoda ended 14th after a spin.
Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu didn't score for Sauber, while Esteban Ocon managed to take the fastest lap. Lewis Hamilton was the race’s sole retirement after spinning into the gravel.
