The resurgent Red Bull racer has won three out of the last four Grand Prix, and now sits just 40 points behind Oscar Piastri in the standings, with Lando Norris also gaining in second.

Formula 1 held the third of its five North American rounds this past weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Unlike the races in Montreal, Miami, and Las Vegas, the US Grand Prix is held on a proper road course, one purpose-built for the task of hosting F1 a little over a decade ago.

Max Verstappen will start tomorrow’s United States Grand Prix from pole position at Circuit of the Americas. Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc rounded out the top three after qualifying in Austin, Texas — where championship leader Oscar Piastri finished only sixth fastest.

Max Verstappen claimed his fifth Formula 1 victory of the year at the United States Grand Prix – three of which have come after the summer break.With two pole positions and two wins in Texas – including the sprint – Verstappen increased the pressure on both McLaren drivers in the championship fight.