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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 22h

Cadillac F1 hopeful and IndyCar star Colton Herta is set to race in Formula 2 with Hietch next season.

Herta said: "My goal is to compete at the front, continue developing as a driver, and put myself in the best possible position for a future in F1." #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 1d

Red Bull is the sharpest team on the F1 grid. Hindering Norris is petty, but the exact tactics that won them the title in 2021 against Hamilton.

They're going all-in while McLaren is worrying about who should get priority in qualifying. #F1 #USGP

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Max Verstappen’s perfect US GP weekend means McLaren could be forced into one eventuality

Coming out of the United States Grand Prix, is Max Verstappen now the favourite to win the title?

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, nothing in the regs preventing them from using a visual aid. Sponsors might not be happy, but then again it's a safety barrier not an advertising slot.

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Fully expecting McLaren to turn up to Mexico with a stencil and a can of spray paint on the grid.

"Try and get that off!" #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Red Bull is fined €50,000 (half of which is suspended until the end of the season) after a team member entered the gate well area at Gate 1 after the formation lap and hindered marshals. #F1 #USGP

Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen after Colapinto did not follow team orders to not pass Gasly: "As a team, any instruction made by the pit wall is final and today we are disappointed that this didn't happen so it's something we will review and deal with internally.” #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Stewards felt Sainz had not earned the right to be left space by Antonelli, which left him predominantly to blame for the incident. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Five-place grid penalty for Sainz for the Mexican GP after his collision with Antonelli, and also two super licence penalty points which puts him up to four in a 12-month period. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Red Bull has been summoned by the FIA Stewards for failing to follow the instructions of relevant officials on the grid before the race. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Tsunoda climbed six places and finished in P7 in that race, so Red Bull is firmly back in this. As Marko said yesterday, a happy Max is worth two-tenths of a second... #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Drivers' Championship after the #USGP:

Piastri - 346 points
Norris - 332 points
Verstappen - 306 points #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Hamilton thought he had a puncture on the final lap: "What happened to my right front? I think I got a puncture."

Adami: "Telemetry ok."

Hamilton: "Yeah, something happened to my right front. I don't know what it is. I lost a lot of front."

He finishes ahead of Piastri in P4. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Verstappen puts in a perfect performance to close the gap to the McLarens in the Drivers' Championship. Much like the Germans, write him off at your peril... #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Bit of infighting between the Alpine's for P17. Colapinto told to hold station but questions why as he's under pressure from Bortoleto and going quicker. He then passes Gasly anyway at T1. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Norrsi team radio: "OK, mate. Good job. He'll try and put you under pressure. I think he's too far back now, but he'll try and push you for track limits." #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Norris takes Leclerc for P2, it looks like the Ferrari is struggling for rear traction. But, Bozzi tells Leclerc to "keep the pressure on" because of Norris' three strikes for track limits. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Norris over team radio: "Yeah, I'm just slow. I just don't have the grip to run it closer."

Leclerc did very well to make the move at the start, defend early and not take out too much of the tyre. Paying off well for Ferrari. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Norris team radio as he catches Leclerc: "And Lando, don't hate me, no [more] track limits."

He's currently on three strikes after being shown the black and white flag. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Bearman over team radio: "Man, he literally just [moved] in front of me as I went to make the move. So dangerous." #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Bearman does some rallycross trying to pass Tsunoda at T15 fighting for P7, but spins and just manages to avoid!

Replays would suggest that Tsunoda moved under braking... #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Slow stop for Norris puts him behind Leclerc by 3.7s, the exact advantage that Norris had when Ferrari pitted earlier. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Leclerc now within 20 seconds of Norris after setting the fastest lap of the race. Bozzi on team radio: "These lap times are good. This is important now." #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Leclerc still in for P2 here, only pitted 3s behind Norris and he's on fresh mediums. Tyre choice will be key for Norris in the next stint. #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Norris handed a black and white flag for track limits. Only 21 laps into it... #F1 #USGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 2d

Time spent behind Leclerc is allowing Verstappen to build up a 7.1s gap to him and Norris. Nearly enough to make a one-stop work. #F1 #USGP

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