F1 Racing, United States GP – Dominant 1-2 Victory at Austin

At the 2024 United States GP, Ferrari delivered an outstanding performance, securing a commanding 1-2 victory at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Charles Leclerc claimed his third win of the season, while teammate Carlos Sainz finished second, marking a significant boost for Ferrari in this year’s Formula 1 championship.

The race began with high drama. George Russell of Mercedes suffered an accident in Q3 and had to start from the pit lane, while drivers like Liam Lawson and Zhou Guanyu faced grid penalties, forcing them to start at the back. From the beginning, Leclerc had a dream start, quickly taking the lead, while Max Verstappen and Lando Norris battled fiercely for positions behind him.

As the race progressed, Sainz applied intense pressure on Verstappen. An early incident involving Lewis Hamilton in the third lap brought out the safety car, but once the race resumed, Leclerc managed to maintain his lead. Strategic pit stops played a crucial role in shaping the final results, with Ferrari and Red Bull utilizing the undercut tactic effectively to gain an advantage.

In the final stages, Norris and Verstappen engaged in a heated battle for the podium. However, Norris received a penalty for exceeding track limits, allowing Verstappen to claim the third spot on the podium. Ferrari completed their 1-2 finish with Leclerc in first and Sainz in second, while other drivers such as Russell, Sergio Pérez, and Lawson had notable performances, securing places in the top 10.

Ferrari ended the race weekend with an impressive result, further strengthening their position in the 2024 F1 standings and enhancing their hopes of contending for the championship.