Max Verstappen executed the proper getaway off the road for the Dash on the Circuit of The Americas, preserving the Mercedes of George Russell behind on the opening lap.
The Dutchman’s championship rival Lando Norris was upset after qualifying in P4, however an audacious overtake on each Russell and Charles Leclerc allowed the McLaren man to enhance to P2 early on.
LIVE COVERAGE: Observe all of the motion from the F1 Dash in the US
With nearly all of the groups attempting to take advantage of their improve packages in Austin, a handful of drivers went off the Texas observe however saved the racing clear.
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