F1 United States Grand Prix: Leclerc Leads Ferrari 1-2 in COTA as Norris Loses Third to Verstappen

Charles Leclerc led Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz in a one-two finish at the United States GP, while Lando Norris dropped to fourth behind title rival Max Verstappen after receiving a 5 second penalty in the race.

By Divyam Dubey | on October 21, 2024 Follow us on Autox Google News

The 2024 United States Grand Prix saw Ferrari dominate with a 1-2 finish, led by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Leclerc showcased his skill, leading Ferrari's strong performance, while Sainz’s smart pit strategy helped secure the team's dominance. McLaren’s Lando Norris was penalised for going off track while battling Max Verstappen, losing a potential podium finish. Verstappen ultimately finished third but couldn’t match Leclerc’s impressive pace. A brief safety car period, caused by Lewis Hamilton's spin, did little to unsettle Leclerc, who expertly held onto the lead. This win bolsters Ferrari's championship hopes as they challenge Red Bull for the constructor title.

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F1 United States Grand Prix: Race Result

The United States Grand Prix delivered an exciting battle for third between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Norris initially overtook Verstappen, but after a track limits review, he received a five-second penalty. This dropped Norris to fourth, promoting Verstappen to the podium, sparking debate among fans and pundits.

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Oscar Piastri and George Russell had strong finishes for McLaren and Mercedes, while Sergio Perez secured seventh for Red Bull. Nico Hulkenberg impressed for Haas, with Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto shining in their debuts for Red Bull and Williams.

Pos Driver Team Time
1 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 56 Laps
2 Carlos Sainz Ferrari +8.562s
3 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +19.412s
4 Lando Norris McLaren  +20.354s
5 Oscar Piastri McLaren  +21.921s
6 George Russell Mercedes  +56.295s
7 Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +59.072s
8 Nico Hulkenberg Haas  +62.957s
9 Liam Lawson VCARB  +70.563s
10 Franco Colapinto Williams Racing +71.979s
11 Kevin Magnussen Haas  +79.782s
12 Pierre Gasly Alpine  +90.558s
13 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin  +1 Lap
14 Yuki Tsunoda VCARB +1 Lap
15 Lance Stroll Aston Martin  +1 Lap
16 Alex Albon Williams Racing +1 Lap
17 Valtteri Bottas Sauber +1 Lap
18 Esteban Ocon Alpine  +1 Lap
19 Zhou Guanyu Sauber +1 Lap
20 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes DNF

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Kevin Magnussen just missed the points for Haas, followed by Pierre Gasly and Fernando Alonso. Yuki Tsunoda ended 14th after a spin.

Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu didn't score for Sauber, while Esteban Ocon managed to take the fastest lap. Lewis Hamilton was the race’s sole retirement after spinning into the gravel.

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