Starting from sixth place, the Dutchman led a race that was both patient and aggressive on Sunday to further establish his domination.
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Already world champion for the third year in a row for two weeks, Max Verstappen continues to outrageously dominate Formula 1. The Dutchman scored his 15th success of the season at the United States Grand Prix, Sunday October 22, in Austin (Texas). ). By beating Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Lando Norris (McLaren), he won his 50th career Grand Prix, just one point behind Alain Prost. The ranking of drivers remains unchanged in the fight for places of honor.
Thanks to a better start than pole sitter Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Norris thought he would secure his first victory in the premier category. He distanced himself from the rest of the pack quite quickly. But, although starting in sixth position, Max Verstappen showed patience at the wheel of the Red Bull rocket to overcome his opponents one by one, also taking advantage of the low pace of Charles Leclerc (6th at the finish). He overtook Lando Norris on lap 28 to take control of the race and never let go. “Mad Max” wins for the third year in a row on the Austin circuit.
As for the two French Alpine drivers, Pierre Gasly finished in the points, 8th. For his part, Esteban Ocon was forced to retire on the seventh lap after contact with Oscar Piastri’s McLaren.
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