Only two weeks left until the USGP, so in the meantime, here are 5 (very) good reasons to watch the second national F1 event of this exciting season, which takes place on October 20, 2024!
1- The F1 drivers’ championship has never been so hotly contested this year.
Max Verstappen now has a lead of just 52 points over second-placed Lando Norris. A lead that seems to be shrinking weekend by weekend, although thanks to his performance at the Singapore GP, the Dutch driver can now finish 2nd in every race and still remain champion.
Indeed, Daniel Ricciardo, by taking the fastest lap point from Norris, deprived him of one precious point that could have won him the championship if he had won all the forthcoming races. Now he has no choice : win everything and pray that Verstappen makes a mistake.
2- Circuit of the Americas, a legendary track.
Near Austin, Texas, the Circuit of the Americas is a legendary track on which F1, Moto GP, Nascar and WEC endurance prototypes race. The 3.427-mile and 20-turn track was designed by architect Hermann Tilke, and is based on some of the best-known circuits, including Silverstone, Interlagos and Suzuka. Its spectacular gradient is the 3rd highest of the season, after Spa and Suzuka.
3- The constructors’ championship is still up for grabs!
Who will be crowned, Mclaren or Redbull?
Mclaren leads the championship for the first time since 2014. With 516 points, the British team leads Redbull by 41 points. That sounds comfortable, but in the constructors’ championship, the gaps can change quickly! A crash, a puncture or a race event can very well reverse the trend. Who will emerge victorious at the end of this GP? The trend seems to be in Mclaren’s favour, with 2 drivers still on top form. Not so for Redbull…
4- Ferrari and Mercedes will bring trouble.
Neither was able to win the Singapore GP. The Ferrari drivers drove a very good race despite a disastrous qualifying session, while the 2 Mercedes drivers made the most of their weekend. Even if neither team finishes first in the constructors’ championship, there are still some big points to be won, which will inevitably spice up the battle for the drivers’ championship!
5- Return of the Sprint format!
The next Sprint race of the season will be in Austin, at the USGP on October 19. There will be two separate races this weekend. With a much shorter duration than the Sunday race, drivers are on maximum attack and taking more risks. But be careful not to take too many, because as we said earlier, the drivers’ championship is going to be decided down to the last point this year, and you don’t want to waste any of it!
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix promises to be exciting, and will mark the start of a triple header, i.e. 3 grand prix weeks in a row! See you on Thursday, October 18 for Free Practices!
Other questions on the 2024 Formula 1 US Grand Prix :
What is the schedule for the 2024 Formula 1 US Grand Prix?
- 10/18: Free Practice 1 – 12:30 pm
- 10/18: Sprint Qualifying – 04:30 pm
- 10/19: Sprint Race – 01:00 pm
- 10/19: Qualifying – 05:00 pm
- 10/20: Race – 02:00 pm
Who will win the 2024 US GP?
Given the current momentum, it looks like Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri.
What year was COTA built?
Circuit Of The Americas was built from 2010 to 2012 and opened in 2012.
When is the next 2024 F1 race?
The next F1 race will be the Mexican Grand Prix on October 27, 2024.
