Time penalty halts F1 challengers: Leclerc wins after clash between Verstappen and Norris

Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc wins the U.S. Grand Prix. The Monegasque leads a Ferrari 1-2 finish in Austin, Texas, securing the team's fourth victory of the season. He capitalizes on an early duel between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.

Crafty at the start and composed on the track, Leclerc showcased maturity as he led Ferrari to victory at the Texas Rodeo in Red. This win signifies Ferrari's second double triumph of the year. His teammate, Carlos Sainz, finished second, marking Leclerc's third win of the season. This follows Ferrari's 1-2 finish back in March in Australia, albeit in reverse order.

World champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) slightly extends his lead in the championship standings with a third-place finish. Although he initially crossed the line in fourth place behind Lando Norris, the McLaren driver was penalized with a five-second time penalty for an overtaking maneuver late in the race, ultimately placing him fourth.