A controversial five-second penalty for Lando Norris saw the McLaren driver lose ground in his pursuit of Max Verstappen, on a day when Charles Leclerc eased to victory in the United States Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen delivered a savage response when asked about Lando Norris and McLaren’s complaints over the penalty at the United States Grand Prix. On Sunday, there was a controversial end to the US Grand Prix after a close battle involving reigning Formula 1 champion Verstappen and his closest challenger Norris.

AUSTIN, Texas — Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari its first United States Grand Prix victory since 2018 with a commanding drive Sunday, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen strengthened his lead in the F1 season championship with a podium finish awarded by a late penalty on McLaren's Lando Norris.