The F1 World Drivers' Championship standings after sprint race in Austin

Max Verstappen's sprint victory in Austin means he has extended his championship lead over Lando Norris. The Briton finished only third. This ensures that Verstappen has gained two more points. The difference between the two is now 54 points.

Verstappen won the sprint race in Austin in dominant fashion. The Dutchman started from pole position and managed to turn it into a victory. This ensures Verstappen takes home eight points on Saturday. His title rival, Norris, threw away his second place on the last lap. Norris ended up finishing third in Austin.

This ensures that Norris only takes home six points after Saturday. Verstappen is thus two points off after the sprint race. There will be another chance to score points in the United States Grand Prix on Sunday. There are now just six Grands Prix and two sprint races remaining in the 2024 F1 season.

1. Max Verstappen 339

2. Lando Norris 285

3. Charles Leclerc 250

4. Oscar Piastri 237

5. Carlos Sainz 197

6. Lewis Hamilton 177

7. George Russell 159

8. Sergio Perez 144

9. Fernando Alonso 62

10. Nico Hulkenberg 25

11. Lance Stroll 24

12. Yuki Tsunoda 22

13. Alexander Albon 12

14. Daniel Ricciardo 12

15. Pierre Gasly 8

16. Kevin Magnussen 8

17. Oliver Bearman 7

18. Esteban Ocon 5

19. Franco Colapinto 4

Zhou Guanyu 0

21. Logan Sargeant 0

22. Valtteri Bottas 0

23. Liam Lawson 0

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