Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) It was done this Saturday with the pole position you stop the United States Grand Prixnineteenth date of the 2022 Formula 1 season, escorted by his teammate Charles Leclerc; meanwhile, the already two-time champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) will start in second position, due to the penalty for Charles Leclerc (Ferrari).
The Madrilenian arrived with desire to the Circuit of the Americass, without looking at the general classification, fifth with options to seek the podium, but pointing to the hunger for victories. there was no surprise, with Ferrari and Red Bull upbut with minimal differences, it was time to wait for the checkered flag.
Sainz Jr achieved the third pole of his life so far with a time of 1:34.356, 65 thousandths better than his partner Leclercbut Monegasque has a 10 grid position penalty Sunday for engine changes. Thus, next to the Spanish in the front line will come Verstappen.
Qualifying P3 and P4 at the #USGP.
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“We are not going to fool ourselves, Red Bull is the favorite for the racetend to have better rhythm and Max is doing very well.”said a sainz serious, in the interview after getting out of the car, aware that the real work remains to be done. The Red Bulls They will also have the motivation to dedicate a good result, including the Constructors’ World Championship, to their founder, Dietrich Mateschitz, Died this Saturday.
The wind bothered the riders a lot on an already demanding circuit. However, neither Ferrari nor Red Bull failed, with Sergio Perez fourth but also relegated by a sanction of five places. The Mexican aspires to defend his second place in the worldwith a difference point on Leclerc.
Thus, the British will come third Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), a serious dominator of the American circuit in the past and who hopes to treat himself to a good end of the year. The Mercedes of a George Russell rival also of Sainz in the general will come out fourth
Secondly, Fernando Alonso (Alpine) he stayed close to the best the whole session, but in Q3 he gave in to Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin and the McLaren of lando norris being ninth. In addition, the Spaniard also has a five-place penalty, so he will have a difficult race in Austin.
(With information from Europe Press)
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