The United States Grand Prix provided a weekend full of drama and twists, with Ferrari dominating the main race thanks to a win by Charles Leclerc and the second place of Carlos Sainz. Less brilliant were the Red Bulls and the McLaren, who have not been able to keep up with the Reds. This Sprint weekend in Austin that opens the first of the last two triplets of the season has also had a strong impact on Fantasy F1, with some drivers who have seen their value increase and others who, due to disappointing performances, have dropped in their prices. Let's see who has gained and who has lost ground after the Texan weekend.
Who's Rising After Austin
Charles Leclerc (+1 credit, now 38 credits)
Charles Leclerc was the absolute protagonist of the Austin GP, leading Ferrari to victory with a flawless performance. After taking advantage of the duel between Verstappen and Norris at Turn 1, Leclerc took the lead of the race and never looked back. His consistency and precision rewarded him, with the victory confirming his exceptional form. His value in Fantasy F1 goes up by one credit.
Carlos Sainz (+1 credit, now 30 credits)
Carlos Sainz also impressed in Austin, finishing second and confirming Ferrari's competitiveness on this track. Sainz showed great skill in both tyre management and race pace, capitalising on a well-executed strategy that allowed him to beat Verstappen. His consistent performance in recent races is reflected in his F1 Fanta rating, which rises to 30 credits.
Franco Colapinto (+1 credit, now 10 credits)
Young Franco Colapinto continues to surprise in his first, albeit short, season in Formula 1. The Williams driver made the most of his opportunities, managing to score valuable points thanks to an intelligent strategy and excellent tyre management. Despite a risky duel in the early stages of the race, Colapinto kept his cool, finishing in the points and earning himself a boost in credit.
Who's Going Down After Austin
Yuki Tsunoda (-1 credit, now 12 credits)
Yuki Tsunoda had a difficult weekend in Austin. Despite a good start in qualifying for the Sprint Race, the Japanese driver was unable to maintain the same level of performance in the main race. A strategic error and a spin during the race compromised his chances of scoring points, leading him to finish outside the top 10. This setback cost him a credit in Fantasy F1, highlighting his lack of consistency.
Pierre Gasly (-1 credit, now 10 credits)
Pierre Gasly had another difficult weekend, with his Alpine failing to deliver the results he had hoped for. Despite a strong start to the race, the French driver was penalised by an ineffective strategy and a penalty that further compromised his position. With four consecutive races without points, Gasly has seen his value drop by one credit, reflecting a negative period.
Lewis Hamilton (-1 credit, now 31 credits)
Lewis Hamilton had a disastrous weekend in Austin. After an off-track excursion in qualifying that relegated him to the back of the field, the world champion was unable to recover in the race. An off-track excursion in the early stages of the GP marked the end of his race, ruining any chance of climbing the standings. His lackluster performance drops his rating by one credit in Fantasy F1, marking a difficult moment for the Mercedes driver.
