the dutch pilot max verstappen He took an emotional win at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, equaling the record for wins in a Formula 1 season, guaranteeing Red Bull its first constructors’ title since 2013.
The British team, to which the Mexican Sergio Pérez also belongs, offered this double victory to the memory of its founder, Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitzwhose death was announced on Saturday at the age of 78.
Verstappen, who is already guaranteed his second consecutive world title, snatched the Briton lewis hamilton the lead of the race in Austin (Texas) with five laps to go, preventing his old archrival from inaugurating his record of the year.
‘I am very proud of what we have achieved’, says Max Verstappen, Formula 1 world champion
The Dutchman had controlled the event from the start but a lengthy 11-second pit stop allowed Hamilton to briefly move into the lead and dream of celebrating a sixth win in Austin in front of the passionate crowd of fans and celebrities who packed the Motor Circuit. Americas.
“It was difficult. Everything seemed fine but the stop was a bit longer than I expected,” Verstappen said. “Obviously it is a very difficult weekend for us and we dedicate it to Dietrich. The only thing we could do today was win.”
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The Dutchman, who won for the second consecutive time in Austin, celebrated his thirteenth victory of the year, equaling the record previously shared by Michael Schumacher (2004) and Sebastian Vettel (2013). The two German drivers, however, did it with fewer races on the calendar (18 and 19) than the 22 this season.
Red Bull celebrates
With Verstappen’s victory and fourth place in Czech Pérez, Red Bull guaranteed its fifth constructors’ title at a time when it is in the eye of the hurricane due to the possible sanctions it will receive for exceeding the budget limit last season.
“It’s a very emotional moment, a great moment for the team and for everyone at Red Bull: a tribute to Dietrich for everything he has done for the team, for the company… God bless him,” said the team boss Christian Horner with tears in his eyes.
For the Ferraris, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) was third and the Spanish Carlos Sainz Jr.which departed from the pole positionhe retired on the first lap after taking a hit from George Russell (Mercedes).
Verstappen took control followed by Hamilton with attention also focused on the fight between them Czech Pérez and Leclerc for second place in the world championship with three more races to go.
Pérez let that second place in Austin slip into the hands of the Monegasque but he will have a great opportunity to recover it at the Mexican Grand Prix next week. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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