From the first match point in the championship battle to Max Verstappen chasing a hat-trick, and from Ferrari’s threat at the front to track limits that could keep the drivers on their toes, here are five key things to look out for during what is often an exciting strategic race at Circuit of The Americas…
1. Antonelli’s championship hopes
If you’ve been following any of the United States Grand Prix weekend so far, you’ll have done well to avoid the fact that Kimi Antonelli could become World Champion for the first time here in Austin.
The equation is simple: Antonelli needs to win the race to have any chance of becoming champion on Sunday. Fail to do that, and he will have to wait until Mexico City at least.
