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George Russell has shared his theory on Max Verstappen’s pace at F1’s United States GP, believing the high-speed Circuit of the Americas suits Red Bull.
George Russell shared his theory on Max Verstappen’s impressive pace at the United States Grand Prix, attributing it to how well the high-speed track suits Red Bull.
Despite a challenging Sprint Race for Red Bull, Verstappen’s dominance in qualifying put him in a favorable position for the race.
While Red Bull faced some challenges with their car’s balance and degradation, Max felt that the team has made progress compared to earlier in the season.
Russell observed that Red Bull excels on high-speed tracks due to their strong downforce in low-ground conditions, contrasting Mercedes’ weakness in those areas.
Looking ahead to the race, Russell aims to compete for a podium finish but acknowledges the tough competition from other teams, like fast-starting Oscar Piastri.
The multiple Safety Car periods in the Sprint Race have left uncertainties about long-run performance and strategy for the full race on Sunday at Circuit of the Americas.
