Lando Norris used his tire delta to navigate to third place late past Max Verstappen, who complained about his tires multiple times during the race.
The stewards are investigating 👀#F1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/oDmpRvOYDM — Formula 1 (@F1) October 20, 2024Leclerc, Sainz, and Verstappen rounded out the podium, widening Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ championship.
Lando Norris started on pole but didn’t hold the lead after passing the massive American flag at Turn 1.
Norris’ penalty was costly in the bigger picture of the drivers’ championship fight.
Ferrari is now just eight points back of Red Bull for second place, while McLaren leads the championship by 40 points.
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