Il United States Grand Prix has redrawn the balance of the Fantasy F1, with significant changes in driver ratings. Between surprises—both positive and negative—and certainties, the Austin weekend rewarded those who made the most of their opportunities and penalized those who made crucial mistakes.
To the delight or anger of fantasy managers!
The protagonists of the week: who's going up?
Max Verstappen: The lion roars again
The Dutchman had a dominant weekend, who completed the perfect weekend in Austin. Double pole position, double victory between Sprint e long race: Verstappen he has shown that he is back at the level that counts, reducing the gap to the championship leader to just 40 points.
The newly-revived Red Bull allowed Max to control every phase of the race without ever pushing beyond what was necessary, with impeccable tire management and a perfect strategy. A display of strength reminiscent of the great champions and which sensationally reopens the fight for the world title.
For fantasy managers, a shower of 40 points and a price that soars to 40 yaws. The impossible feat has become almost impossible: Verstappen is racing like an absolute champion, ruthless in qualifying and infallible in the race.
NEW VALUE: 40 yaws
Charles Leclerc: the warrior from Maranello
After a Saturday to forget, the Monegasque showed his true colors on Sunday, securing a precious podium for Ferrari. His race was a true defense against the attacks of Norris, who was driving a significantly faster McLaren.
On the Circuit of the Americas, Leclerc He behaved like a native on the run, hunted but never tamed. He had to give up second place in the finale, but third place represents "the fat that drips" in a complicated season. The Monegasque confirmed that he is among the best drivers on the grid as soon as the car allows him a modicum of competitiveness.
29 points for fantasy managers – even though we had included it among the not recommended – and the price returns to its initial levels: 35 yaw. This is an important sign of vitality for a reversal of the trend.
NEW VALUE: 35 yaws
Nico Hulkenberg: Experience pays off
The German had surprised everyone with a fourth place in the sprint qualifications, ruined by the accident at Turn 1 at the start. On Sunday, however, he redeemed himself with a solid and clear-headed race, managing traffic well and bringing important points to Sauber with an eighth-place finish.
Hulkenberg He proved competitive throughout the weekend, confirming that experience counts. 10 points at Fanta F1 and the price is rising to 14 yaw.
NEW VALUE: 14 yaws
The weekend's disappointments: who's going down
Carlos Sainz: Nightmare Weekend
While the Spaniard's season seemed to be on the up, Austin represented a sudden setback. After a promising third place in the Sprint, which had brought Williams to the podium for the second time this season, the weekend took a nosedive.
The decisive mistake came on lap 7 of the race, when Sainz He rear-ended Antonelli at Turn 15, ending his GP prematurely. It was a foolish overtaking attempt, unheard of from a driver of his caliber. Adding insult to injury: a five-place grid penalty for the Mexican GP and two points on his Superlicense.
The toll is heavy: -1 point The Fanta rating drops to 13 yaw. The adjustment period to Williams seemed over, but this incident has brought back doubts and concerns.
NEW VALUE: 13 yaws
Isack Hadjar: Experience is still missing
The rookie continues to struggle to find the right pace in the race. Starting with an alternative strategy and hard tires, he finished sixteenth, holding off Colapinto but never shining. The qualifying incident certainly didn't help him, highlighting his lack of experience in managing complex situations.
Solo 2 points for fantasy managers and the price drops to 11 yaw.
NEW VALUE: 11 yaws
Gabriel Bortoleto: Anonymous Weekend
It was a weekend to forget for the Brazilian. Starting from sixteenth on an alternative strategy, he made up a few positions before his pit stop, but his race was compromised in the closing stages. He crossed the finish line in eighteenth place, without ever managing to make an impact.
A weekend in the anonymous complex that costs -3 points to the unfortunate fantasy managers who had fielded him. His rating drops further: now he's worth just 9 yaws.
NEW VALUE: 9 yaws
The next appointment is already around the corner: the Mexican GP promises further surprises and new movements in the price of the Fantasy F1Will Verstappen be able to maintain his momentum? Will Leclerc be able to maintain his Texan podium streak? We'll find out in Mexico City.
