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Verstappen wins Sprint amid crashes and McLaren contact
Russell ends up in the barriers, while both McLarens touch: Verstappen comes out on top after a chaotic Sprint.
11 October 2026 1 min read 2 views
Max Verstappen took victory in the Sprint after a tense race full of twists. Behind him, George Russell hit the barriers, while a clash between the two McLaren drivers made life difficult for both cars.
For Italian readers, the result once again underlines Verstappen’s ability to make the most of any situation, especially when a race turns into an elimination-style battle of mistakes, risk and nerves.