With six races remaining in the championship, Max Verstappen once again leads the Formula 1 World Championship. The Dutchman will face the United States GP with a 6-point lead over Lewis Hamilton. The race will take place in Austin (Texas) on Sunday, October 24 from 9:00 p.m. and can be seen live online and on TV
From a 2-point deficit to a 6-point lead 👀@Max33Verstappen leads after 16 rounds! #TurkishGP 🇹🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/bcFJRshYdR
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2021
With regard to the Spanish riders, Fernando Alonso stated in the press conference prior to the United States GP: ” I think we are the only team that has managed to score points in 14 races in a row , that shows that we are getting stronger every time ” .
Alonso does not rule out getting on the podium
That is why the Asturian does not rule out getting on the podium this season: “ That is the goal , we have been a little more competitive these last races, sixth in the classification in Russia, we started sixth in Turkey, so we are definitely being more competitive, hopefully we can continue like this ”.
Fernando Alonso also spoke of Alpine’s project for a hundred races: “We are going step by step, the first thing is to see how the regulations for next year will affect, how competitive they will all be. We hope that moment will come before the 100 races , we have put everything into this project so that Alpine reaches the top ”.
Solidarity helmet at the United States GP
It should be noted that Fernando Alonso will race the United States GP wearing a special helmet with the flag of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. This helmet will be auctioned on November 4 and the proceeds will go to those affected by the eruption of the La Palma volcano.
Carlos Sainz and the potholes of Austin
Carlos Sainz, for his part, spoke at a press conference about the potholes that the drivers will have to face in the United States GP: “ I think that potholes are part of the circuit , it depends a lot on luck and skills and there is the limit, in the gearbox and in the engine, but in general they are not a nuisance ”.
Regarding his fight with McLaren, the team they have 7.5 points in the Constructors’ World Championship, the Madrid native said: “ We are positive for this final stretch of the season and if we do a great job, we will be able to defeat them. I’m sure they will have a faster car in some races and we will have it in others. It’s about maximizing our potential ”.
👀 @MercedesAMGF1 narrowly extend their lead #TurkishGP 🇹🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/FB0LxyVJbN
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2021
The good feelings of Carlos Sainz
“ I am happy to be back in Austin, it is one of my favorite weekends of the season . I usually have it marked on the calendar and I usually enjoy here, both the races and the atmosphere off the track. Fans already know us more about Drive To Survive and interact more with us, “he continued.
“ I really enjoy jet lag when I come to America . At 10 pm I am already sleeping, in Europe I fall asleep at one in the morning, and here at nine or ten at night. In Europe I wake up at seven or eight and here at six I’m already awake and ready to go for a walk, go to the gym or ready to go for a coffee, ” Carlos Sainz concluded.
Schedules of the United States GP of Formula 1
Friday October 22:
Free training 1: 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
Free practice 2: 10pm – 11pm.
Saturday October 23:
Free practice 3: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Classification: 23.00 hours – 00.00 hours.
Sunday October 24:
Race: 9.00 p.m. (56 laps).
Where to watch the 2021 United States GP on TV?
The Formula 1 United States GP 2021 can be seen on television through DAZN and on the DAZN F1 channel that has enabled the platform in Movistar so that customers who are not subscribed to it can continue enjoying the races. In addition, the United States Grand Prix can be followed with live commentary through the OKDIARIO website.
