Leclerc seized his opportunity to pass Lando Norris and Max Verstappen for the lead on the opening lap and did not look back. Verstappen managed to claim the final podium spot, while Norris ended up in fourth with a five-second time penalty for overtaking off the track.

Lando Norris of McLaren ended up finishing behind Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix after he landed himself a controversial five-second time penalty