United States Grand Prix 2021 — Race Aftermath
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**Max Verstappen** (Red Bull Racing) wins the United States Grand Prix by 1.333 seconds from Lewis Hamilton.
United States Grand Prix — Race Result
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) wins the United States Grand Prix by 1.333 seconds from Lewis Hamilton.
Championship Implications
Championship after this race:
P1: Max Verstappen — 282 pts
P2: Lewis Hamilton — 274 pts
P3: Valtteri Bottas — 181 pts
P4: Sergio Perez — 150 pts
P5: Lando Norris — 149 pts
Championship gap: 9 points between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
P1: Max Verstappen — 282 pts
P2: Lewis Hamilton — 274 pts
P3: Valtteri Bottas — 181 pts
P4: Sergio Perez — 150 pts
P5: Lando Norris — 149 pts
Championship gap: 9 points between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Winners & Losers
Winners:
- Max Verstappen — P1
- Lewis Hamilton — P2
- Sergio Perez — P3
Losers:
- Esteban Ocon — mechanical
- Pierre Gasly — dropped 12 places from P8 to P20
- Max Verstappen — P1
- Lewis Hamilton — P2
- Sergio Perez — P3
Losers:
- Esteban Ocon — mechanical
- Pierre Gasly — dropped 12 places from P8 to P20
Key Race Moments
Key race moments:
- Close finish: Verstappen, Max held off Hamilton, Lewis
- Vettel, Sebastian gained 8 positions (P18 → P10)
- Russell, George gained 6 positions (P20 → P14)
- Close finish: Verstappen, Max held off Hamilton, Lewis
- Vettel, Sebastian gained 8 positions (P18 → P10)
- Russell, George gained 6 positions (P20 → P14)
Looking Ahead: Mexico City Grand Prix
The championship moves to the Mexico City Grand Prix next.
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