The experienced team leader is helping to ensure business as usual, even as the driver's championship race grows more tense.

Max Verstappen could not help but laugh at Formula 1 rival Kimi Antonelli as the Italian reacted to a reporter interrupting their conversation in the hunt for an interview. It happened at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday as drivers made their way onto the grid for the pre-race drivers' parade.

Dropping points to Max Verstappen in four successive race weekends, Oscar Piastri is "insecure" and McLaren is feeling "the nervousness".

Max Verstappen amazed once again, taking sprint pole position ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to continue his fine form. Conversely, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc struggle to fathom Ferrari's issues after a poor session.