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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Here are our pick of the key winners and losers from Friday at Austin
At the United States Grand Prix, some midfield drivers surprised the top teams during sprint qualifying. Oscar Piastri finished 3rd but is concerned about his gap to Lando Norris. However, he has a chance to bounce back on Saturday. Max Verstappen took 1st place, showing strong potential for the weekend and putting pressure on his rivals. Ferrari struggled with 8th and 10th positions, showcasing their current standing. Nico Hulkenberg impressed with a 4th place finish, highlighting a major improvement for the team. On the other hand, Yuki Tsunoda faced challenges, finishing in 18th place due to poor timing in sprint qualifying.
