Max Verstappen cruises to commanding victory at United States Grand Prix

Verstappen’s 33 points from the weekend mean he now trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by 40 points.

A genuine three-way title scrap has emerged with five rounds remaining. Pic: Photo/Nick Didlick

Max Verstappen continued his march into the Formula One championship battle by cruising to victory at the United States Grand Prix.

The lights-to-flag win completed a perfect weekend in Austin for the resurgent Red Bull driver after he also won Saturday’s sprint from pole.