Austin's Formula 1 race was no instant classic, which was somewhat unfortunate because a lot of the ingredients were there. Four teams were relatively closely matched, and all three tyre compounds were in play to prompt a battle between different…
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli dominated the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas to claim his ninth victory of the season, leaving him on the brink of becoming Formula 1's youngest ever world champion. The 20-year-old managed a successful one-stop strategy from medium tires to control the race, putting him in position to potentially seal the championship title in Mexico.
In contrast, Filip Cleeren of Motorsport highlights Mercedes teammate George Russell among the weekend's losers alongside McLaren and Isack Hadjar, after Russell struggled with car balance to finish eighth. Other notable performers included Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who capitalized on tyre management against Max Verstappen, and Liam Lawson, who finished ninth for Racing Bulls.
Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.
No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.
