McLaren disaster as Norris & Piastri crash in US GP sprint race while Verstappen wins

McLaren Disaster in US GP Sprint Race

A catastrophic start to the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race saw Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris crash into each other, taking both McLarens out of the race.

Max Verstappen won the race, closing in on the title, followed by George Russell in second and Carlos Sainz in third, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

The incident occurred at the opening corner, with Piastri getting a better start and pulling alongside Norris, who started second behind Verstappen.

The McLarens were the victims of a Turn 1 melée that undermined F1’s claim to represent the pinnacle of motor racing.

Author's summary: McLaren's US GP sprint race ended in disaster with both cars crashing.

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Motor Sport Magazine Motor Sport Magazine — 2025-10-18

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