(Starting Grid of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, live today from 21:00 German time) – The result of yesterday’s qualifying, which led to today’s starting grid of the United States Grand Prix, has gave Ferrari wings and at the same time the Red Bull’s hopes for the second world title of the 2022 Formula 1 season (constructors’ championship). Max Verstappen starts today from P2 in the F1 race and has a mission, which is to honor Red Bull founder and visionary Dietrich Mateschitz, who passed away yesterday, with his second world title: “That was bad news for everyone! did Dietrich Mateschitz for Red Bull and sport in general, especially for me and for my entire career in Formula 1 … Yes, it was really a very difficult day for us, a few weeks before I had met Mateschitz and we had passed of time together. I wouldn’t be sitting here today without him. We’ll try to make him proud of our second title! Normally, the car is a bit stronger in the race than in qualifying, everything was very, very close today – but we expect one good race “.
Danica Patrick was the interview partner after the qualifying result in Austin, Texas for tomorrow’s United States Grand Prix on Sunday 23/10/2022
Red Bull Max Verstappen, P3 US GP and the death of Dietrich Mateschitz: “This was bad news for everyone! What it meant for Red Bull and for the sport as a whole, especially for me and my entire career – yes, it was indeed a very difficult day for us. A few weeks I met him before and we spent some time together. Today I wouldn’t be sitting here without him. We’ll try to make him proud! Normally the car is a bit stronger in the race than in qualifying, today it was all very, very close. but we expect a good race “.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, qualified P2 but will start from P11 in the US GP due to the double penalty for the replacement of parts of his car: “Of course the track here is very difficult, especially with the wind. The car changes from lap to lap. With the penalty I will start tomorrow with +10 positions. But I will not take crazy risks and I will work my way as always. If But if there they are opportunities, so obviously I take them “.
Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1 driver, US Pole GP: “With these gusts of wind here, you don’t know what to expect with each lap. I would say Red Bull are still the favorite for tomorrow because they have a better race pace. However, I will obviously try to stay ahead, no question.”
The Formula 1 race begins today at 21:00 German time in Austin, Texas. The Formula 1 live ticker will be there from 8:30 pm!
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