Max Verstappen is still Formula One's top driver and still wins. He just doesn't win all the time anymore. And he's not Sunday's betting favorite.

The trial is expected to last between four and six weeks, according to Judge Max Wiley. Penny, 25, has pleaded not guilty to the charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in connection with Jordan Neely's death.

The victory boosted Verstappen’s confidence in the car since he has not won any of the last nine F1 races – eight grands prix and one sprint.

After snatching pole position in qualifying with some help from George Russell following his crash into the barriers, Norris would have been hoping to reduce Verstappen's 54-point advantage in the Drivers' Championship title race. But the 24-year-old fell to P4 after being squeezed out by the Red Bull driver at the first corner in Austin.

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. AUSTIN, Texas — Lando Norris secured pole position for Sunday’s United States Grand Prix,