This was the start of the American Grand Prix: Norris surprise, Verstappen avoids contact with Hamilton

land norris At the 2023 F1 America GP, he took the lead from the start and became the main character at the start.

The British driver started second behind pole-sitter Leclerc, with Hamilton third, Carlos Sainz fourth, Russell fifth and Verstappen sixth. Max’s reversal drew attention, but Max only gained one position, although he had to avoid a collision with Lewis Hamilton, who overbraked at Turn 1. Max went to the outside to avoid the collision and passed Russell, who fell, to take fifth place. Up to 8th place. In the race against Leclerc, George crossed at the start and his compatriot Norris took the lead.

Lando came out very well to catch Charles inside in Turn 1. Sainz overtook Hamilton in the first few meters and took third place behind Leclerc. In fact, Carlos almost collided with Leclerc when he tried to overtake Leclerc in the battle for second place shortly afterwards. However, on the fourth lap, Hamilton’s Mercedes improved its performance and made the difference. Lewis passed Carlos and by lap seven Verstappen was already ahead, leaving Sainz in fifth place.

Alonso started in Qatar’s aero configuration to compare with Stroll’s new package and started from the pit lane to break through parc fermé, but quickly found himself in 18th place, passing Sargent on lap eight and running out of trouble. used. Ocon is 16th.