Max Verstappen dominated the weekend’s action at the United States Grand Prix to continue his surge in form and get in the mix for a title that looked an impossibility just two months ago. Autoweek rounds up the main talking points from the Circuit of the Americas.

Max Verstappen is chasing a fifth Formula 1 championship after a dominant weekend at the United States Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver now anything is possible as he pursues McLaren's Oscar

Max Verstappen is now the bookies favourite to win the 2025 Formula 1 championship following his stunning United States Grand Prix victory on Sunday. It had long been thought that this year’s title race would be between McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, ending Verstappen’s four-year dominance of the sport.

Max Verstappen closes in on stunning F1 title comeback after perfect weekend in Austin - Verstappen cruised to victory, and now only trails Oscar Piastri by 40 points, while Lando Norris sealed second

Max Verstappen has stated that Red Bull needs to improve its race pace for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, despite taking victory in the Sprint Race. Verstappen retained his lead from the start at the Circuit of the Americas, with both McLarens retiring after contact caused by Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber.

It is well known that F1 drivers must have a certain archetype in order to optimize success in the sport, with a lean, lightweight frame but also enough muscle