Verstappen wins chaotic Austin sprint race

Max Verstappen’s championship chances received a healthy boost at Saturday’s U.S. Grand Prix sprint race after he secured victory and the two McLaren drivers crashed out.

Verstappen lost interest in title defence – Marko

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen started to lose interest in his title defence earlier this year, but said the Dutchman is now fully motivated in chasing down his fifth F1 drivers’ championship.