P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Dutchman Verstappen eased to victory after an early charge from Mercedes driver Hamilton.
Max Verstappen states that he was in complete control of his battle with Lewis Hamilton during the United States Grand Prix Sprint. Starting from pole position, Verstappen successfully defended against an initial attack from Charles Leclerc and allowed Hamilton to move into second place. Verstappen acknowledges the tightness of the situation but credits the ample space entering Turn 1 for his advantage. Once the incident was resolved, Verstappen was able to dictate the pace and eventually secured a convincing victory. Despite Hamilton’s persistent pursuit within DRS range, Verstappen remained in control during braking zones and once he cleared the DRS, both drivers settled into their own race rhythms. Verstappen praises the exceptional performance of his car during the event.
Source: RacingNews 365
