What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in the US

Max Verstappen dominated the United States Grand Prix Sprint and Qualifying, securing his third consecutive Sprint win and pole position. McLaren faced a challenging Sprint with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri retiring after a chaotic opening lap collision, though Norris recovered to P2 in Qualifying. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton showed improved pace, qualifying P3 and P5 respectively. Williams had a standout Sprint with Carlos Sainz achieving a P3 podium, while Oliver Bearman impressed for Haas, qualifying P8 despite a Sprint penalty. Tyre management will be critical for the race, with high temperatures and shifting winds adding to the complexity.