P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Formula 1 returns this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, the home of the United States Grand Prix.
Recent editions of the United States Grand Prix offered thrilling moments, yet last year’s event ended in controversy with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc being disqualified post-race. Both drivers were penalized for their skid blocks not meeting the required thickness as per FIA regulations. This unexpected turn of events elevated Lando Norris to second place and Carlos Sainz to third, behind race winner Max Verstappen. The misjudgment by Mercedes and Ferrari on plank wear was ultimately due to the limited time before parc ferme closed. The discovery by the FIA Technical Delegate resulted in both Hamilton and Leclerc losing their hard-earned finishing positions.
