Verstappen gains on McLarens: 'I think it's nice for everyone'

Verstappen won the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix scoring eight important points this Saturday.

The two McLaren drivers crashed out on Lap 1, after Oscar Piastri first made contact with Nico Hulkenberg, and as a result got punted into Lando Norris.

With the Dutchman crossed the finish line in first place, he is now 55 points behind Piastri in the drivers' standings.

"It’s not about believing in it," Verstappen began about what was a positive result for him in terms of the title battle.

He continued: "I just take it race by race. I just try to do the best I can. Today yes, perfect for me to get those points.

Looking at the Sprint as a whole, the Red Bull driver was not entirely satisfied.

"Yes, I look into different things. I was not entirely happy with the pace in the sprint and I know if we want to win tomorrow, we need to be better. And that's what I’ll just focus on," the Red Bull Racing driver concluded after the Sprint.

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