With the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix coming to town, the Texas Longhorns football decided to extend an invitation to one of the grid's popular drivers

Max Verstappen had dominated the F1 sprint races since they were introduced, winning 11 of the first 16 since the opening event in 2021 including both previous editions here at the Circuit of the Americas. That was until Brazil and Qatar last year, when the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri took a win apiece.

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Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from sprint qualifying for the United States Grand Prix.

Tsunoda described his elimination as “shocking,” and also expressed some frustration with Liam Lawson, who he replaced at Red Bull. Tsunoda left pit lane right behind Lawson, who maintained his position in front of Tsunoda as is his right.

Ami Nakai produced a big upset to beat three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto and lead a Japanese podium sweep in women’s figure skating at the first round of the Grand Prix series.

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McLaren's Formula One title contender Lando Norris was fastest in sole practice for the U.S. Grand Prix on Friday with championship-leading teammate Oscar Piastri third.