Two weeks after winning his third consecutive world title, Max Verstappen He did not relent and implemented his own law in this Saturday’s American Grand Prix sprint race. Eighteenth round of the Formula 1 calendar in 2023. The Dutch driver led from start to finish, showing great speed throughout the 19 laps of the race. Hamiltonwho won the game against Leclerc He initially took second place ahead of the Monegasque who completed the podium.
Carlos Sainz He finished sixth after a surprising soft tire strategy. Fernando Alonso It confirmed Aston Martin’s disappointment after finishing 13th at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend. Your partner Stroll He retired from the race due to brake problems.
Verstappen He started on pole position and defended his position with an ‘impossible’ line accompanied by an aggressive player. Hamiltonsurprising Leclerc and left him behind.
Carlos Sainz, Sitting sixth on the grid, he took risks in his tire choice and tried to attack at the start as the only tires on the track with soft tyres. The Madrid driver had to make his bet profitable and he half-managed to do so, gaining two positions on the first lap and overtaking the two McLarens.
Fernando AlonsoStarting from 12th on what was undoubtedly one of the worst weekends of the year for Aston Martin, Aston lost the rankings. or with He dropped to 15th after a few meters at the start.
PerezThe team, which is facing an important test in this last part of the season with its future at Red Bull in question, achieved sixth place with a climb that was greatly applauded by the fans in the Austin stands. norrisduring piastria I couldn’t continue.
RusselHaving been penalized three places on the grid, the driver was handed a new five-second race penalty for overtaking outside the track boundaries, decisively jeopardizing his options in just 19 laps of testing.
Untouchable Verstappen puts himself between HamiltonThe team, once unable to achieve victory, focused on defending itself against Leclerc. Sainz could not close the gap with his teammate and I had to norris With the advantage of DRS.
The Madrid native finished sixth, edging out not only the British driver in McLaren but also Checo, who rounded out the ‘top five’. Alonso He finished 13th outside the points and was expecting another tough race tomorrow, Sunday, starting from 17th on the grid.
‘Mad Max The driver, who will start sixth this Sunday in his quest for a comeback and his 50th victory in F1, clearly showed his strength and crossed the finish line with a significant advantage in less than 100km, leaving Hamilton ahead of Leclerc by more than eight seconds. , third.