P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren has claimed Ferrari’s 1-2 at the United States Grand Prix arrived as no surprise as its rival hadn’t “maximised their potential” over recent F1 races.
Charles Leclerc took an early lead and maintained his dominance throughout the race, securing a 1-2 finish for Ferrari with teammate Carlos Sainz, reigniting the team’s championship hopes by narrowing the 48-point gap to McLaren over the remaining races. Ferrari’s unexpected success at the Circuit of the Americas highlighted their strong race performance despite McLaren’s recent advantages. McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged Ferrari’s consistent speed in previous races and expressed confidence in Ferrari’s competitiveness. McLaren struggled against Red Bull in Austin due to track characteristics that did not favor their car, indicating potential improvements in the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix. Stella remained optimistic about McLaren’s performance moving forward despite the challenges faced in Austin.
