Max Verstappen Clinches Record Equaling Win, As Anthony Joshua and Elon Musk Grace US Grand Prix

• Max Verstappen started the US Grand Prix in sixth place
• The Dutch driver equalled a record he previously set in the 2022 season
• Anthony Joshua and Elon Musk graced the F1 Circuit of the Americas (COTA)

Max Verstappen claimed victory at the United States Grand Prix after seeing off early challenges from Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.

The Dutchman, who started the race in sixth place, surged through the grid to clinch his 50th career win after his impressive Sprint race win on Saturday, October 21.

As reported by Reuters, the triumph, which equals his and the sport's record of most victories in a season — 15, also extends Verstappen's lead to 213 points in the drivers' championship from teammate Sergio Perez.

The race was graced by notable personalities, including British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, who recently invested in Alpine racing, and the world's richest man, Elon Musk.

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Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton also had a remarkable performance as the Brackley-based team continued its late-season charge. Verstappen's teammate, Perez, who had strong support from the fans, secured a fifth-place finish, matching his result from the Sprint race.

Charles Leclerc, who started as the pole sitter, struggled to contend for a podium position and settled for sixth place, partly due to his one-stop race strategy. George Russell, after a challenging weekend for the Mercedes driver, finished in seventh position.

Yuki Tsunoda delivered one of the season's best results for AlphaTauri, finishing in tenth place while also securing World Championship points with the fastest lap of the race.

United States Grand Prix final classification

The final classification for the top 10 finishers at the US Grand Prix race, according to @F1, is as follows:

1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull

2) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

3) Lando Norris, McLaren

4) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari

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5) Sergio Perez, Red Bull

6) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

7) George Russell, Mercedes

8) Pierre Gasly, Alpine

9) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin

10) Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri

As Formula 1 continues its journey in the Americas, three-time world champion Verstappen is eyeing the opportunity to set a new record for the most wins in a single F1 season with a potential victory at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Perez opens up on mental struggle

In a previous report, Sports Brief stated that Red Bull's Sergio Perez opened up on his mental struggle through the 2023 Formula 1 season.

The Mexican driver has struggled for form and opted to seek the help of a therapist to regain his early season form.

Perez's poor run of form has put his immediate future at the Milton-Keynes team in doubt.