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F1 2024 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race standings, schedule and start time ahead of qualifying in Austin

F1 2024 United States Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race standings, schedule and start time ahead of qualifying in Austin

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Max Verstappen ended his winning streak, converting his pole position into victory in Saturday's sprint race in the US and extending his championship lead over Lando Norris by two points.

Verstappen led from start to finish and took the checkered flag 3.8 seconds ahead of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, who passed Norris on the final lap.

Norris remained third, one place ahead of Charles Leclerc. George Russell started second but only finished fifth.

Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in the other Mercedes.

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Top 8 in the USA Grand Prix Sprint

1. Max Verstappen (8 points)

2. Carlos Sainz (7 points)

3. Lando Norris (6 points)

4. Charles Leclerc (5 points)

5. George Russell (4 points)

6. Lewis Hamilton (3 points)

7. Kevin Magnussen (2 points)

8. Nico Hulkenberg (1 point)

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 8:17 p.m

F1 USA Grand Prix: Max Verstappen, after victory in the sprint…

“It wasn't that bad, it feels a bit like old times. We are very happy with today as we can finally race again. Now we can run our own race and have a good pace.”

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 8:06 p.m

F1 US Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz after finishing second.

“It was fun fights, a good sprint. There was a lot going on and towards the end I had problems with the tires. We made it to the first corner, it was fun!

“It's encouraging to see that we have a chance tomorrow. Our car is not optimally positioned for qualifying.”

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:55 p.m

F1 US Grand Prix: Lando Norris, who finished third…

“It was a good race, I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I thought I could take second place, my front tires were completely destroyed.

“Disappointing end but happy with the race result, good score.

“Today was a good start, good first corner. I did my best, we don’t have the pace of Max or the Ferraris.”

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:47 p.m

F1 Grand Prix of the USA: Max Verstappen wins the sprint race!

Verstappen wins by 3.8 seconds!

Carlos Sainz comes second while Lando Norris retains third place ahead of Charles Leclerc!

5-8: Russell, Hamilton, Magnussen, Hulkenberg

Norris and Leclerc were so close to touching in the last sector!

But a big win for Verstappen, who extends his lead in the championship from 52 to 54 points!

(Getty Images)

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:36 p.m

F1 USA Grand Prix: Last lap! (Round 19/19)

Carlos Sainz has taken second place ahead of Lando Norris!

Norris stalled in Turn 1 on the final lap – and Norris dropped to third place!

Can he stop Leclerc now?!

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:34 p.m

F1 USA Grand Prix: Norris under pressure! (Round 18/19)

With two laps to go, Carlos Sainz now has DRS ahead of Lando Norris – he's 0.8 seconds behind!

Charles Leclerc also has DRS with his teammate Sainz… it should be a dramatic end!

Top 8: Verstappen, Norris, Sainz, Leclerc, Russell, Hamilton, Magnussen, Hülkenberg

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:33 p.m

F1 Grand Prix of the USA: Verstappen extends his lead (lap 15/19)

Verstappen's lead is now 2.2 seconds – it looks like he has the sprint victory assured!

Norris, second, looks safe with seven points, while Leclerc is 1.3 seconds behind.

Top 8: Verstappen, Norris, Sainz, Leclerc, Russell, Hamilton, Magnussen, Hülkenberg

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:28 p.m

F1 USA Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri receives a penalty (lap 12/19)

The McLaren – now in 12th place – receives a five-second penalty for pushing Pierre Gasly off the track.

A fair decision. The Australian was overly aggressive in turn 12.

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:22 p.m

F1 US Grand Prix: Russell falls further behind (lap 11/19)

Charles Leclerc now takes fourth place from turn 12 ahead of George Russell!

Russell: “My front left side is toast!”

Russell dropped from second to fifth place!

Top 8: Verstappen, Norris, Sainz, Leclerc, Russell, Hamilton, Magnussen, Hülkenberg

Kieran JacksonOctober 19, 2024 7:21 p.m

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