P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull was always less likely to get caught out by the plank wear issue that led to Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s United States Grand Prix disqualifications because the way its car generates pace makes it super-aware of this DSQ risk. And that’s also why it was slower than usual at Austin
Max Verstappen’s narrow margin ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the United States Grand Prix can be attributed to several factors. Hamilton started on the third row and had to overtake other cars while managing his tires on a circuit with high tire degradation. He also had a braking issue that affected his tire temperature. Additionally, Verstappen’s car had a more favorable ride height, which reduced plank wear and allowed for better performance. The Red Bull’s ability to run low without porpoising gave it an advantage in certain tracks, but the bumpy conditions at the Circuit of the Americas neutralized this advantage. Mercedes made adjustments to their car, including a new floor, which improved their performance in high-speed corners.
Source: The Race
