Spanish pilots carlos sainz (Ferrari) and Fernando Alonso (Alpine) this weekend The United States Grand Prix, the nineteenth round of the calendar and held at the Americas Circuit, last extension F-1 World Cup to climb positions Finishing a track that Max Verstappen (Red Bull), already champion and in the drivers’ standings, wants to finish with new records.
While the title was in the hands of ‘Mad Max’, who was declared the champion for the second consecutive year in a strange, bumpy and wet race in Japan two weeks ago, the focus is on the fight for the two remaining places on the championship ‘podium’. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) and charles leclerc (Ferrari) separated by a single dot.
Mexican finished second in Suzuka, behind his teammate and taking advantage of a penalty, are currently third at the table, ahead of Monegasque. ‘Checo now has four races ahead of him to defend a Red Bull couple and at the same time deprive Ferrari of the consolation of second place.
His closest rival for second place in the World Cup is a Leclerc.His best result in this Grand Prix was two fourths in 2019 and 2021, and now he’s just too worn out from being in reserve all the time. Verstappen’s determination and excellence, strategic and driving errors were his biggest rivals. However, he seems to have channeled his mindset and driving in this final third of the championship where he wants to be shoulder to shoulder with the Dutchman again.
His partner in the Italian team is Spanish Carlos Sainz, who is fifth in the World Cup with 202 points, has a situation characterized by disorder., in a year where he is not comfortable at all. He had an accident in Japan and fell five points behind Briton George Russell (Mercedes), who would have to save his best version after two races from the top spots.
Spaniard who always scores in America, also threatened by a Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), He is in 22 points and aims not to finish without winning for the first time in his career. The seven-time world champion will break the same record as German Michael Schumacher, who has tied 15 seasons by climbing to the top at least once, and a new record if he achieves one.
Where to watch Formula 1 races?
Those who are not lucky enough to be in the stands can always take their places. Follow the ‘Great Circus’ excitement on TV. One more year, those responsible for Formula 1 broadcasting in Spain Dazn and Movistar+, sharing the emission. In principle, none of the great rewards can be seen in the open.
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F1 Japanese GP training schedule
Friday, October 21
Free practice 1: 21:00
Free practice 2: 00.00 hours