P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a close call that almost wrecked USGP qualifying for Max Verstappen
Alpine has been fined by the United States Grand Prix stewards due to an unsafe release incident involving Pierre Gasly and Max Verstappen in the pit lane during qualifying. Gasly faced the stewards after the incident, where it was found that the mechanic released Gasly’s car into Verstappen’s path, causing the latter to make evasive maneuvers. The stewards examined various evidence, including video footage and team radio communications, before issuing a €5,000 fine to Alpine. Despite the penalty, Gasly had a strong qualifying performance, securing a seventh-place grid position for the upcoming race at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas. Additionally, F1 fans have the chance to win scale models and caps by subscribing to the F1 YouTube channel and participating in a giveaway.
