P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has revealed that issues with Red Bull’s F1 car in the closing stages contributed to his clash with Lando Norris in the United States Grand Prix.
“Red Bull implemented upgrades at the previous race in Austin to address balance issues with the RB20. Verstappen capitalized on the new parts, securing his first win since June in the Sprint and qualified on the front row for the main Grand Prix. Despite maintaining second place initially, Verstappen struggled to match Leclerc’s pace and eventually dropped to third after the pit stops. His battle with Norris led to a controversial overtaking maneuver outside track limits. Verstappen explained that handling problems with his car affected his defensive driving. While he acknowledged the positive progress made, he expressed the need to further improve for future races. Red Bull’s upgrades in Austin provided a more balanced car, but no additional updates were planned for the Mexico weekend.”
