Mercedes opens Austin triple-header at United States GP

Title math returns as F1 hits Circuit of the Americas

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: Formula 1 races at Circuit of the Americas after Max Verstappen converted pole to victory in Singapore. Charles Leclerc finished second and Kimi Antonelli third to complete the podium.

Why it matters: Austin opens three straight weekends with championship calculations back in play. Antonelli gained one place from fourth on the grid while Lando Norris moved from fifth to fourth.

By the numbers: Singapore top five: Verstappen from pole, Leclerc from second, Antonelli from fourth to third, Norris from fifth to fourth, Oscar Piastri fifth.

What to watch: The field moves to practice and qualifying in Austin to open the triple-header.

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