The first part of sprint qualifying was full of drama as Oscar Piastri’s rough start to the weekend continued. A track limit violation at Turn 19 cost him his final flying lap, relegating him into the bottom five and effectively ending his hopes of points in Saturday’s sprint race.

Max Verstappen and Red Bull are in retreat as the Formula 1 season resumes in Texas. The series returns from a month-long autumn break at the United States Grand Prix with the Dutch driver still leading the championship.

Lando Norris believes the Formula One drivers' championship battle could shift in his favour after Red Bull were made to alter a controversial ride-height device found in their car.