Chasing Verstappen: McLaren’s Bold Hopes Meet the US Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris arrive in Austin as Verstappen’s closest pursuer steps up the pressure. With six races left, McLaren sit just 22 points apart, while Verstappen trails Piastri by 63 as the Dutchman seeks to extend his late-season surge. The weekend promises intense head-to-head action on a track where Verstappen has enjoyed recent success, even as Ferrari and Mercedes navigate internal tensions and update cycles. The stage is set for a high-stakes confrontational rally, with the usual twists of strategy and reliability adding to the drama.