Post-race roundup: Verstappen on top, McLaren speak out on collision
The Lap 1 incident during the Sprint at COTA - Photo: Race Pictures
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Max Verstappen has won the Sprint in Austin, back thanks to the Turn 1 crash that cut down both McLaren drivers the reigning F1 champìon has bridged the gap in the Standings by a further 8 points.
At the start of the race Oscar Piastri had a good start, lined up alongside Lando Norris, and with the latter going too deep, the former did an over and under to come out ahead.
Nevertheless when cutting back, Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin and Nico Hulkenberg's Sauber were there, resulting in the Spaniard and both papaya drivers retiring from the race.
Oscar Piastri making contact with Nico Hulkenberg - Photo: Race Pictures
Want to find out McLaren's tance on the crash? Red Bull thinks they know who the culprit is! And what are McLaren drivers saying after making contact for the second race weekend in a row?
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Watch the full video to get the full scoop of the McLaren double DNF's aftermath.
Verstappen weighs in on title fight, Russell has no regrets
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According to Verstappen he takes the title fight race by race. And although he gained 8 points after today's sprint, the current F1 champion also believes that to win on Sunday Red Bull will have to up their game.
According to George Russell, following his P2, he did not regret the overzealous overtake attempt he made for the lead of the race shortly after the race was resumed following McLaren's double DNF prompting crash.
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