Max Verstappen's perfect run so far at F1's 2025 U.S. GP is piling yet more pressure on the McLaren drivers in the world championship stakes

Oscar Piastri says he is lacking comfort and confidence in his McLaren at the United States Grand Prix after qualifying sixth and seeing Max Verstappen take further points out of his championship lead.

Both drivers were eliminated on the opening lap after contact through Turn 1, as Max Verstappen claimed victory at COTA.

Max Verstappen will start tomorrow’s United States Grand Prix from pole position at Circuit of the Americas. Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc rounded out the top three after qualifying in Austin, Texas — where championship leader Oscar Piastri finished only sixth fastest.

The final classification for the 2025 US Grand Prix will not be confirmed by the FIA until Sunday's main event has concluded, so make sure to check back here for the finishing order to see where your favourite drivers ended up and whether any penalties have been applied!

Piastri and Norris both retired from the sprint race as Max Verstappen made up ground in the chase for the world title

Oscar Piastri suffered a frustrating Saturday at the United States Grand Prix, which ended with him P6 only on the grid.