F1 | US GP, Hamilton 2nd in Austin: “Congratulations to Max, I gave everything”

Place of honor for Lewis Hamilton in the United States Grand Prix. In fact, the Englishman gave his all throughout the race, despite taking first place at the start over poleman Max Verstappen. But the Dutchman, after the waltz of the second stops, managed to get back into the lead, maintaining the lead until the checkered flag. The reigning world champion leaves the Austin event with a haul of 19 points, having also set the fastest lap of the GP, but losing pace to the Red Bull standard-bearer who consolidates the championship leadership with a 12-point advantage on the rival of the Star.

"Congratulations to Max, it was a very tough race – declared Hamilton – I started well, I gave everything but in the end they had an advantage this weekend and we couldn't give more. I have to thank the team for the great pit stops, great work all weekend. Performing in front of this audience was amazing. The reception in the United States has been fantastic, a wonderful place, an honor to be here. I hope to do more races in this country and that the sport continues to grow. Let's see how hot the fans are here".