P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What the Austin sprint race taught us about the 2023 F1 US GP
Although Max Verstappen started the sprint race from sixth on the grid, he is still the strong favorite to win the United States Grand Prix. His pace in the sprint race was impressive, as he managed to pull away from Lewis Hamilton by an average of 0.6s per lap. The medium and hard tires will be the preferred choice for the frontrunners in the main event, and as overtaking is easier at the Circuit of the Americas, Verstappen’s only potential threat is a poor start. Meanwhile, McLaren’s Lando Norris showed great pace in the sprint race, closing the gap to Charles Leclerc to just 0.9s by the finish. Both Norris and Leclerc start from the front row in the main race, and they are expected to lead the early stages alongside Hamilton. However, Norris’s impressive pace suggests that Mercedes and Ferrari will have a hard time containing him.
Source: motorsport
