Leclerc seized his opportunity to pass Lando Norris and Max Verstappen for the lead on the opening lap and did not look back. Verstappen managed to claim the final podium spot, while Norris ended up in fourth with a five-second time penalty for overtaking off the track.

Sky F1 commentator Martin Brundle has raised new questions over Max Verstappen after Lando Norris was hit with a penalty by the FIA in Texas.