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Sunday marks one year since Red Bull founder Didi Mateschitz (+78) passed away. Since then, his favorite driver Max Verstappen (26) has dominated Formula 1 even more with 16 victories. The Styrian, popular in Austria, died of pancreatic cancer and refused any chemotherapy.
Unnecessary bull drama
Mateschitz would probably turn in his grave if he heard about the power struggle in ‘his’ team. Team boss Christian Horner (49) and sports director Helmut Marko (80) are said to have had an argument. Yes, when two egos clash – and there is no longer a protective hand – such skirmishes occur. And you don’t know how the new Bull leadership has a hand in this.
Verstappen is now said to have drawn the curtain on the whole drama: “We are a successful team, so please. It will and must remain that way. Everyone has a clear role here.” The Dutchman’s sympathy is clearly on the side of his sponsor Marko.
Hamilton chases Pérez
Now of course there is a rain of denials and the whole chaos is thrown away like a storm in a teacup. They may also have run into problems because of Verstappen’s very weak teammate Sergio Pérez (33).
Despite a contract for 2024, his future is in jeopardy. “I am now trying to get out of the crisis in the coming races,” says the Mexican, who is second in the World Championship, only 30 points ahead of Hamilton (Mercedes). And he won six times in Austin. Super-Max is 14-2 in wins this season.
Austin King Lewis is hot
The only training (on Saturday there is the sprint qualifying and the sprint race) was a duel between Austin king Hamilton (39 races without a win) and the old and new world champions. Verstappen. A duel that most GP fans really miss in the races.
After 40 minutes, Norris briefly announced his ambitions in the McLaren-Mercedes. Just like fellow countryman Russell (Mercedes), the Brit is driving his 100th Grand Prix in Texas.
How strong is Haas-Ferrari?
Towards the end, when everyone put on the softest rubber (red) after the long runs, Albon was suddenly in the lead in the Williams-Mercedes. Until Verstappen again demonstrated the quality of his Red Bull Honda and drove away from the competition. For Leclerc and Hamilton.
The Haas-Ferrari result will be interesting. The car of Magnussen (5th) and Hülkenberg (9th) was completely overhauled. Can you suddenly attack Alfa-Sauber in 8th place in the World Championship? The Americans are behind by 12:16.
16. Zhou – 17. Bottas
The previous pole setters in 2023: Verstappen (10), Pérez, Sainz, Leclerc (2 each), Hamilton (1). Best qualifying result from Alfa-Sauber in Hungary: 5th Zhou, 7th, Bottas.
Once again, Hinwil’s team could do nothing at the front on Friday: 16th Zhou, 17th Bottas. Those were the two slowest times on the soft tires. Will they make it to the second part of qualifying from 11 p.m.? The Qatari lottery six (8th Bottas, 9th Zhou) is crying out for confirmation on Sunday
The results of the only training
Source : Blick
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