Will sprint races decide the F1 title?

The United States hosts the fourth sprint race of the season – ahead
of two further 100km events in Brazil and Qatar – with eight points
available for victory, the contests are poised to affect the title race

SPRINT RACES (points accumulated since 2021 introduction)

Max Verstappen
125pts
Charles
Leclerc
76
Lando
Norris
72
Carlos
Sainz
72
Oscar
Piastri
63
George
Russell
60
Lewis
Hamilton
56
Sergio
Perez
53
Other
drivers (13)
89

Max Verstappen (inset) holds superb
short-form record – winning
12 of 21 sprint races –
highlighting raw
driving ability

Sprint races typically last 30mins
to encourage dynamic driving
rather than strategy.

Pit stops are rare
– usually
reserved for
repairs

Other
sprint wins:
Valtteri Bottas (2)

Lewis
Hamilton,
Lando Norris
and Verstappen
have each secured
one sprint victory in 2025

Sprint
victories

BEHIND THE WHEEL
United States 2024 result: Top 6 places
1 Charles Leclerc	Ferrari
2 Carlos Sainz		Ferrari
3 Max Verstappen		Red Bull
4 Lando Norris		McLaren
5 Oscar Piastri		McLaren
6 George Russell		Mercedes

2025 driver standings
1 Oscar Piastri		336pts
2 Lando Norris		314pts

19 OCT 19: Austin, USA
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS
Timing sector
DRS
detection
DRS
Distance: 56 laps – 308.728km

Picture: Getty Images
Source: FIA
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