Verstappen finishes third in challenging US Grand Prix at COTA

Max Verstappen finished third in the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas on October 26, after starting the race from second. Verstappen struggled with a poor start, which allowed Kimi Antonelli to take the lead early, while Verstappen lost positions to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Despite managing to secure a podium finish, Verstappen expressed disappointment with his team's overall performance and was critical of his starting issues throughout the season. Teammate Isack Hadjar began the race in third but dropped to sixth after facing challenges with his car and strategy. Verstappen remains in the chase for a top placement in the championship despite the setbacks.

• 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen's hot form cools off as Red Bull goes backward in frustrating US Grand Prix at COTA