Leclerc Leads Ferrari 1-2 Finish at US Grand Prix, Verstappen Third, Extends Lead to 57 Points

Oct 20, 2024, 08:42 PM

Charles Leclerc secured a dominant victory at the 2024 United States Grand Prix in Austin, leading a Ferrari 1-2 finish with teammate Carlos Sainz coming in second, +8.562s behind. Leclerc's win, his third of the season, bolstered Ferrari's aspirations in the Constructors' Championship. Max Verstappen finished third, +19.412s behind Leclerc, after Lando Norris received a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Norris finished fourth, +20.354s behind Leclerc. The race saw notable performances, including Liam Lawson finishing ninth and George Russell fighting from the pitlane to finish sixth. Oscar Piastri also performed well, finishing fifth. The result extends Verstappen's championship lead to 57 points with five rounds remaining.