Il United States Grand Prix in Austin it was a weekend full of surprises and twists, with a dominant Ferrari that achieved a spectacular one-two, while the Red Bulls and McLarens were unable to keep up. In Fantasy F1, this GP brought great satisfaction to some and disappointment to others. The performances of Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz and the young Liam Lawson made those who chose them fly, while those who bet on others had to deal with a weekend to forget. Let's see who were the protagonists and who instead disappointed expectations with the tops and flops at Fantasy F1 in the GP in Austin.
Austin GP top
Charles Leclerc: The Monegasque driver has shown that he is in exceptional form. After an up-and-down season, Leclerc managed to put together a flawless race in Austin. From the early stages, he took the lead, taking advantage of the uncertainties between Verstappen and Norris at the first corner. From then on, he managed the race masterfully, showing the pace and determination expected from a top driver. This victory represents an important step for him and for Ferrari, which can now dream of catching up again McLaren for the constructors' title.
Carlos Sainz: After his extraordinary comeback in the Sprint, Sainz confirmed his state of grace also in Sunday's race, with a performance that took him to second place behind his teammate.
Liam Lawson.: The young New Zealander struck again. Returning to Formula 1 to replace Ricciardo, Lawson immediately proved he was up to the challenge, scoring valuable points in a tough race. Despite the pressure of returning to the grid, he kept his cool and took every opportunity, beating teammate Tsunoda. His performance was one of the most pleasant surprises of the weekend, confirming that the young talent has a promising future.
Austin GP flop
Lewis Hamilton: The Austin weekend was one to forget for the seven-time world champion. After being eliminated in Q1 of qualifying, Hamilton hoped to make up ground in the race, but an early exit from the track ended his chances. A hard blow for him, for his Fantamanagers and for Mercedes, which will have to review its plans for the next races.
Yuki tsunoda: Tsunoda's race was a real disappointment. The Japanese rider struggled all weekend, and the comparison with the returning Lawson was merciless. The pressure was on and the result was disastrous: a penalty and a weekend to forget. With Lawson continuing to impress, Tsunoda will have to raise his level in the upcoming races to maintain his position within the team.
Pierre Gasly: Gasly also ended up on the list of Austin flops. The Alpine driver was involved in too many brawls and accumulated a penalty that definitively compromised his result. A frustrating race for the Frenchman, who struggled with a car that did not seem up to the task. For Gasly, the Austin GP was a missed opportunity and a difficult weekend to digest.
