F1 US Grand Prix live: qualifying updates and stream after Norris crash

“It’s a bit strange, but I think what McLaren are doing for the sport is really cool – they can race from lights out to the checkered flag, with one rule: don’t crash into each other.

“If we were in a development race, Oscar would be the first to get new parts. If you need a slipstream, Oscar would get priority. If it’s that kind of intra-team thing, it doesn’t benefit other teams.”

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The setting is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: home of the world famous Indy 500 race. Modified for one circuit, before the 2005 United States Grand Prix formula oneITV pundit and former f1 Driver Martin Brundle is on the grid interviewing the sport’s long-term supremo and commander-in-chief Bernie Ecclestone. And you can say that there is nothing unusual in this.

What is more unusual is Brundle’s direct, combative, questioning style. A camera crew and a bunch of reporters are eager to get answers. Because F1’s only race in the country of the free is about to become a farce. Only six of the 20 cars are ready to go to the start line. For the game and its tumultuous 55-year relationship with America, this is a final moment of “madness”, as Brundle characterized it.

“The future of Formula One in America?”. Brundle asks. “Not good,” Ecclestone replies.

It’s a far cry from where the game is now.

Susie Wolfe It is suggested that Christian Horner “Played a character very well” during his tenure. red Bull The team and the allegations against them were “really a shame” f1,

Horner was relieved of his duties He took over as Red Bull F1 team principal in July after 20 years and 14 world titles, rebuilding his team from the bottom up.

He officially moved last month Received payment of £80 millionand Laurent Mekies was installed as his replacement as both chief executive and team principal.

On attempts to sign Verstappen: “There was no ‘intentional’ flirting, it’s clear we needed to talk – we were in the same place over the summer, it was destabilizing for everyone, but now we’ve moved on and everything has been sorted out.

On 2026: “I’m so glad we finally got rid of these cars, we’re going back to something that’s easier to understand – I’m glad we’re changing.”

On Russell/Verstappen in 2027: “Definitely good entertainment for everyone! But we don’t want to spread any rumors, and it’s a good line-up.”

Reflecting on the beginning of a remarkable journey, palestinian Aid worker Mason Jayousi remembers that moment clearly. “I had to drive fast to avoid being hit,” she says. “Young people and soldiers fired tear gas at us and threw stones.

“It was simple: I started driving fast to avoid getting caught.”

For all the column inches and social media speculation during most of this year’s Formula One season, george russell He was rarely daunted by the innumerable questions coming his way. Week after week, with a smile and a furrowed brow, the 27-year-old has bounced back time and time again Tips to get over a shock From mercedes Despite the 2025 season and its original deal, just six rounds away from conclusion.

Still there was no hurry. Once max verstappen Was committed to Red Bull for next seasonOfficially back in July, it was merely a formality, and now both Russell and his 19-year-old Italian teammate kmy antonelli New terms are written with mercedes,

lando norris And oscar piastri They collided with each other again on the first lap as both title rivals were eliminated from the United States Sprint.

The preparations leading up to the weekend have been dominated by imposed “results” mclaren After the team held Norris responsible for banging the wheels with Piastri Singapore a fortnight ago.

That minor tap paled into insignificance compared to the carnage that occurred on the first stage of Saturday’s sprint Austin Since Norris’s car only had three tires left.

“Today the feeling was much better. I made a big mistake and almost went into the wall in turn five. Starting from P10, without the thing at the beginning, it would have been very difficult. We need to focus on qualifying and do a better job.”