Verstappen also set a points record in the premier class: he has 466 points in his account four races before the end of the season. His previous best from the previous season was 454 points.
In Austin, the second of three US races of the year, Verstappen, who started from sixth place, won ahead of record world champion Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes. McLaren driver Lando Norris came third, finishing his 100th Grand Prix on the podium.
Nico Hülkenberg started from the pit lane in the Haas and didn’t get past 13th place. The rear wings of the two cars driven by the 36-year-old and his teammate Kevin Magnussen were changed to generate more downforce. Both Aston Martins also started from the pit lane.
After the unfortunate qualifying on Friday, Verstappen returned with a confident sprint victory and was confident for the Grand Prix. “Overtaking five cars is never easy. But our car is doing well in the race, I’m confident,” said Verstappen.
2023-10-22 21:21:30
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