F1 US Grand Prix: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2

Ferrari, led by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, dominated the 2024 United States Grand Prix with a 1-2 finish. Leclerc showed his skills to lead Ferrari to a strong performance, while Sainz’s clever pit strategy helped ensure the team’s dominance. McLaren’s Lando Norris was penalized for going off track during his race with Max Verstappen, missing out on a podium finish. Verstappen eventually finished third but was unable to match Leclerc’s impressive pace. Lewis Hamilton’s spin resulted in a brief safety car outing, but it didn’t faze Leclerc who expertly maintained his lead. The victory boosts Ferrari’s title hopes as they challenge Red Bull for the constructors’ title.

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F1 United States Grand Prix: Race Results

The United States Grand Prix saw an exciting battle for third place between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Norris initially overtook Verstappen but after a track limits review he was handed a five-second penalty. That dropped Norris to fourth, pushing Verstappen onto the podium and sparking debate among fans and pundits alike.

Oscar Piastri and George Russell scored great results for McLaren and Mercedes, while Sergio Perez Finished seventh for Red Bull. Nico Hulkenberg impressed for Haas, with Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto impressing on their debuts for Red Bull and Williams.

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Haas’ Kevin Magnussen missed out on points, followed by Pierre Gasly and Fernando Alonso. Yuki Tsunoda ended up finishing 14th after a spin.

Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu both failed to score, while Esteban Ocon set the fastest lap. Lewis Hamilton was the only driver to retire from the race due to a spin.