Leclerc Wins 2024 US Grand Prix in Ferrari 1-2, Verstappen's Lead Hits 57 Points

Oct 20, 2024, 08:52 PM

Charles Leclerc secured victory at the 2024 United States Grand Prix in Austin, leading a Ferrari one-two finish with teammate Carlos Sainz taking second place. Leclerc's win at the Circuit of the Americas marks his third victory of the season and Ferrari's first United States Grand Prix win since 2018. Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished third after Lando Norris received a five-second penalty for a track limits infringement, dropping Norris to fourth place. Leclerc earned 25 points for his victory, Sainz received 18 points, and Verstappen collected 15 points, increasing his championship lead to 57 points with five rounds remaining in the season.