Formula Journal

After a crazy sprint race on Saturday we were expecting just as much of an action packed race today.

Lap 1 Charles overtook Lando at turn 1 and Piastri passed Russell. It wasn’t long until Max was out of DRS and began creating a gap between him and Charles. Lap 3 Norris was on the tail end of Leclerc. Lap 7 Antonelli span off into the gravel after contact with Sainz at turn 15, unfortunately the Williams had to retire but the Mercedes was able to carry on. Unlucky day for Williams as Albon also had contact with Hulkenberg. Sainz was given a 5 place grid penalty for the Mexican GP.

Lap 15 there was a game of cat and mouse between the McLaren of Norris and the Ferrari of Leclerc. Lap 18 Antonelli made the move on Hadjar for P16, as he tried to make his way back up the grid. Lap 21 finally Lando made his move and got up into P2. Next lap both of the Ferrari’s were scrapping for P3. Leclerc came into pit, and rejoined the track in P9.

Lap 33 Lando had yet another slow stop. I’m starting to think McLaren is becoming the new Ferrari, messing up these pit stops. A couple of laps later Bearman span after chasing Tsunoda but, luckily, he came out unscathed.

Another battle ensued during lap 38 with Lando and Charles….. but not for long as McLaren told Norris to back off and save his tyres. Nevertheless with a few laps remaining Norris caught back up and overtook Charles for P2.

And… Max Verstappen won the Austin Grand Prix. He is now only 40 points behind Piastri and Abu Dhabi is edging closer. Who do you think will win the WDC?

Top 10: Verstappen, Norris, Leclerc, Hamilton, Piastri, Russell, Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, Bearman, Alonso