Washington, Oct. 20 -- Max Verstappen dominated the 2025 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, converting pole position into a commanding victory and closing the gapto the championship leaders.

The Red Bull driver led from the start and never relented, while McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were left scrambling in his wake.

With five races remaining in the season, the result significantly alters the title picture. Norris, by taking second, trimmed Piastri's championship lead to just 14 points, while Verstappen reducedhis deficit to Piastri to 40 points.

Verstappen's weekend was virtually flawless. Having won the sprint race and then secured pole position on Saturday, he delivered a textbook victory on Sun...