The statistic that only rewards Verstappen and Leclerc in Austin

In 2012 il United States GP made its return to the calendar thanks to the circuit of AustinSince Formula 1 returned to Texas, Charles Leclerc e Max Verstappen They stood out for having set a particular statistic. The Monegasque and the Dutchman, in fact, hold an interesting record in the Circuit of the Americas.

Austin GP: Front row statistics

After five years without the United States, in 2012 a round of the F1 calendar returned to the stars and stripes. There have now been 12 editions of an F1 Grand Prix held in Austin, with the 13th taking place this weekend. The Texan track has often offered interesting weekends, packed with spectacle and on-track action, with the winners entering the roll of honor of this Grand Prix. But among the various statistics, one very particular one stands out regarding the qualifications, more precisely the first row. In fact, on the “Circuit Of The Americas”, in 12 editions, well 10 times higher The winner was the one who started from the first two spots, 5 from pole position and 5 from second place. Therefore, there are 2 drivers who stood out and won without starting from the front row, namely Max Verstappen e Charles Leclerc.

The statistic that makes Verstappen and Leclerc unique

Only two drivers, therefore, have managed the feat of winning in Austin without starting from the front row and they are precisely Verstappen e LeclercIn 2023 the Dutchman took pole position by just 5 thousandths of a second. Charles Leclerc, but the race direction cancels his time due to Track Limits. The driver of the RedBull had gone beyond the track limits at Turn 19, so his previous time forced him to start from 6ª position. Not a big problem for Verstappen, who the next day with a great performance won the 50th GP of his career. Last year, however, after qualifying 4°, Leclerc at the start he gets off to a great start and takes advantage of the fight between Norris e Verstappen He managed to take the lead right away. The Monegasque won the US GP, leading for almost the entire race. How will things play out this year?