F1 | Red Bull, Horner sure: Max can also win the race

Christian horner can breathe a sigh of relief: Max Verstappen wins pole in the Shootout and wins Sprint Race di Austin, putting the universe back where it belongs. Horner's team undoubtedly dominated the championship, but it is now clear that their opponents were not left watching from the back. Weekend after weekend Ferrari, Mercedes e McLaren they worked hard to get close to the Red Bull and, although it is almost at the end of the championship, the fruits are arriving. This is demonstrated by the rankings, the gaps that are no longer inhumane and that mistake by Verstappen in qualifying which takes him beyond the track limits. To say that the Dutchman is breathing down his neck is perhaps too much, and Max will certainly be able to quickly get back to the front from sixth position. A comeback is also expected Perez, who will start the race from ninth position. In the Sprint the Mexican managed to recover only two positions, due to the high tire degradation which did not allow him to attack the McLaren of Norris.

“It was a great Sprint Race for us, we have enough data on the performance of the tires and on our rivals. Max managed to manage his race, and Checo's also went quite well. I'd say we have a good chance for tomorrow. Of course, we won't start from the front, but it is possible to overtake on this track, we will have opportunities and we are curious to see what will happen."