Favorites, spectacles and curiosities: This is what you need to know about the USA GP

Spectacle is a must in Texas. The race is expected to attract several hundred,100.000 spectators on the days up to Sunday. The 17th round of the season promises, above all, the continuation of the title duel between leader Max Verstappen from Red Bull and record champion Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes. And even more. Who is favorite in Austin? Everything speaks for Hamilton. The seven-time world champion's Mercedes has gained speed in the most recent races and seems to be a little ahead of the Red Bull again. And Austin suits Hamilton anyway: he won five of the eight races at the Circuit of the Americas. Two years ago, second place behind his teammate Valtteri Bottas was enough to secure the World Cup early. What makes Austin special? Mick Schumacher sums it up: “It's a big show, there's always so much happening.” A bit of Hollywood is also often present when Formula 1 visits Texas. And the course is spectacular. Opened in 2012, it offers a highlight with the steep passage after the start to the first corner. The layout of the course promises exciting duels again. The fact that there was no racing in Austin a year ago also increases the anticipation among the drivers. In addition: It will also be a concert weekend again. Billy Joel performs, as do Twenty One Pilots and Kool & The Gang. Or DJ Diesel, better known to many as Shaquille O'Neal, former NBA star. How is Formula 1 now accepted in the USA? The motorsport premier class continues to work its way forward. In the coming A second US race will be added next year, in May 2022 Miami debut planned on racing calendar. In addition, I want that too American Haas team – there since 2016 – in the coming season get started in sport with Mick Schumacher. As The series also proved to be a catalyst for interest in the racing series “Drive to survive” from the streaming service Netflix. Can there be a preliminary decision for the World Cup? In Austin, Hamilton was even crowned title winner twice early. That won't happen this time. But even Max Verstappen cannot make a premature decision. In the tight title duel, the 24-year-old Dutchman is only six points ahead of the Brit, who is twelve years his senior. Everyone assumes that things will continue to be close in the six remaining races. One thing shouldn't happen in Austin either: a failure or a zero. What was there with Kimi Raikkonen and Austin? It happened in 2018. He sensationally won the US Grand Prix, back then as a Ferrari driver. For the Finn it was the last of 21 Grand Prix victories to date and in all probability also in his career. Räikkönen, who celebrated his 42nd birthday last Sunday, will leave Alfa Romeo and the premier motorsport class after this season.

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Favorites, spectacles and curiosities: This is what you need to know about the USA GP

It wouldn't be the United States of America if the US Grand Prix in Formula 1 didn't offer a big show program in addition to a thrilling World Cup thriller.

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