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5 crashed cars and Verstappen’s victory: a frantic sprint took place in Austin

Today, October 18, a sprint was held at the US Formula 1 Grand Prix stage. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the race, confidently taking pole position.

Mercedes driver George Russell finished second, and Carlos Sainz Jr., who competes for Williams, rounded out the top three on the podium.

Already at the start of the race, there was a big pile-up due to a collision between Oscar Piastre and Nico Hulkenberg. Due to this accident, not only the culprits, but also Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso suffered.

Hülgenberg managed to return to the track as one of the last, but the others dropped out.

In addition to Russell and Sainz, Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc made good use of the debris, finishing 4th and 5th, respectively.

Points were also earned by Alexander Albon, Yuki Tsunoda and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who rounded out the top eight in the sprint. The Italian crossed the finish line 9, but Oliver Berman, who was in front of him, received a 10-second penalty.

The sprint ended under the safety car, which was called by Lance Stroll, taking out Esteban Ocon in the first turn on lap 16.

As a result, Max Verstappen managed to reduce the gap to the leaders of the championship by another 8 points on the eve of the main race in Austin.

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Today, October 18, at midnight, the starting grid for the main race of the US Grand Prix will also be determined. Qualification and the main race will be shown TV channel Setanta Sports Ukraine.

The overall ranking of pilots

  • Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 336 points;
  • Lando Norris (McLaren) – 314;
  • Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 281;
  • George Russell (Mercedes) – 244;
  • Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 177;
  • Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 132;
  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 88;
  • Alex Albon (Williams) – 73;
  • Isak Ajar (Racin Bulls) – 39;
  • Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 38;
  • Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 37;
  • Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 34;
  • Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 32;
  • Liam Lawson (Racin Bulls) – 30;
  • Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 28;
  • Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 22;
  • Pierre Gasly (Alpin) – 20;
  • Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 18;
  • Oliver Berman (Haas) – 18;
  • Franco Colapinto (Alpin) – 0;
  • Jack Duane (Alpin) – 0.
  • Constructors’ Cup

  • McLaren – 650 points;
  • Mercedes – 333;
  • Ferrari – 309;
  • Red Bull – 300;
  • Williams – 111;
  • Racine Bulls – 72;
  • Aston Martin – 66;
  • Sauber – 55;
  • Haas – 46;
  • Alpin – 20.
  • ”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua

    Today, October 18, a sprint was held at the US Formula 1 Grand Prix stage. Red Bull pilot Max Verstappen won the race, confidently taking pole position.

    Mercedes driver George Russell finished second, and Carlos Sainz Jr., who competes for Williams, rounded out the top three on the podium.

    Already at the start of the race, there was a big pile-up due to a collision between Oscar Piastre and Nico Hulkenberg. Due to this accident, not only the culprits suffered, but also Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso.

    Hülgenberg managed to return to the track as one of the last, but the others dropped out.

    In addition to Russell and Sainz, Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc made good use of the debris, finishing 4th and 5th, respectively.

    Points were also earned by Alexander Albon, Yuki Tsunoda and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who rounded out the top eight in the sprint. The Italian crossed the finish line 9, but Oliver Berman, who was in front of him, received a 10-second penalty.

    The sprint ended under the safety car, which was called by Lance Stroll, taking out Esteban Ocon in the first turn on lap 16.

    As a result, Max Verstappen managed to reduce the gap to the leaders of the championship by another 8 points on the eve of the main race in Austin.

    F-1

    Today, October 18, at midnight, the starting grid for the main race of the US Grand Prix will also be determined. Qualification and the main race will be shown TV channel Setanta Sports Ukraine.

    The overall ranking of pilots

  • Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 336 points;
  • Lando Norris (McLaren) – 314;
  • Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 281;
  • George Russell (Mercedes) – 244;
  • Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 177;
  • Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 132;
  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 88;
  • Alex Albon (Williams) – 73;
  • Isak Ajar (Racin Bulls) – 39;
  • Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 38;
  • Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 37;
  • Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 34;
  • Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 32;
  • Liam Lawson (Racin Bulls) – 30;
  • Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 28;
  • Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 22;
  • Pierre Gasly (Alpin) – 20;
  • Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 18;
  • Oliver Berman (Haas) – 18;
  • Franco Colapinto (Alpin) – 0;
  • Jack Duane (Alpin) – 0.
  • Constructors’ Cup

  • McLaren – 650 points;
  • Mercedes – 333;
  • Ferrari – 309;
  • Red Bull – 300;
  • Williams – 111;
  • Racine Bulls – 72;
  • Aston Martin – 66;
  • Sauber – 55;
  • Haas – 46;
  • Alpin – 20.
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