On the same day, the F1 United States Grand Prix sprint race was held in Austin, Texas, United States.
McLaren Racing United Kingdom driver Norris in the race on October 19. He finished third in the sprint. Xinhua/AFP
Sprint champion Red Bull Racing Netherlands driver Verstappen (centre), runner-up Ferrari Racing Spain Sainz (right) and third-placed McLaren Racing United Kingdom driver Norris pose for a photo at the medal ceremony on October 19. Xinhua/AFP
Red Bull Racing's Netherlands driver Verstappen in the race on October 19. He ended up winning the sprint race. Xinhua/AFP
Red Bull Racing's Netherlands driver Verstappen in the race on October 19. He ended up winning the sprint race. Xinhua/AFP
Sauber's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu (front) during the race on October 19. He finished 19th. Xinhua/AFP
Ferrari's Spain driver Sainz during the race on October 19. He ended up finishing second in the sprint race. Xinhua/AFP