US Grand Prix Predictions: 5 Bold Outcomes That Can Take Place In Austin This Weekend

The Formula 1 action is all set to return this weekend as all roads lead to the Circuit of The Americas, the 17th race of the season comes in the form of the US Grand Prix. Every now from now on, including this race will be equally important as all is at stake. With just six points differentiating current leader Max Verstappen and defending world champion, Lewis Hamilton, one wrong step can cost either of them a title.

With Red Bull and Mercedes’ battling it out throughout the season, their respective lead drivers could once again see a change in position. In this article, we look at the US Grand Prix predictions as we make 5 bold outcomes that can take place at COTA this Sunday.

5. Ferrari to overtake McLaren in Constructors’ standings

After having two strong weekends in Sochi and Monza, McLaren’s point tally currently sits at 240 in the Constructors’ standings, just third to Mercedes and Red Bull respectively. Ferrari hit back with a strong weekend in Turkey as Carlos Sainz fought his way through the midfield while Leclerc looked very strong as well, the difference now between both the teams is now at just 7.5 points going into the US GP.

While a lot of focus has been on the competition for the World Championship this season, the battle for third place in the Constructors’ standings has been equally competitive and fierce. Ferrari’s new power unit gives them a slight upper hand over their rivals as they will be looking to capitalize on the situation and overtake McLaren in the points table after this weekend.

4. Charles Leclerc to secure a podium

After having a fantastic outing in Turkey, Charles Leclerc adapts a very optimistic approach going into the 17th round of the season. The Ferrari driver has had a roller coaster of a season, while he has been unlucky due to the crashes he has faced, he has still managed to collect points and currently sits at P7 in driver standings, just 0.5 points away from his teammate, Carlos Sainz.

Leclerc will have a huge boost of confidence going into this race and will definitely be eyeing a podium this time, especially after he missed out on one when he last raced at COTA as he finished P4.

3. Mercedes to Extend their lead in Constructors’ standings

Now looking more into the list of US Grand Prix Predictions, Mercedes are looking all set to win yet another Constructors’ Championship as they have a lead of 36 points going into the US Grand Prix this Sunday. Both Valtteri and Hamilton are looking stronger and determined than ever to guide their team to another successful season and a victory over their rivals.

On the other hand, Red Bull have put all their focus on their main driver, Max Verstappen. Teammate Checo Perez went podium-less for 2 months, he finally broke the unwanted streak in Turkey.

2. Mercedes to secure a double podium

Valtteri Bottas successfully won the Turkish Grand Prix and is looking set to have another competitive weekend in COTA, the Finn driver claimed victory on this track two years later as well and will be looking to get his hands on a podium this weekend as well as he continues to have a good farewell season with Mercedes.

Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton continues to battle it out for the World title with his rival, Max Verstappen, and with all on the line, Hamilton will have to be on the top of his game to dominate this race and overtake the Dutch in the Championship standings.

1. Two or more crashes to take place

The US Grand Prix never fails to amuse the fans watching from all over the world, it has, in fact, provided us with one of the most exciting races. The last time we witnessed a race at COTA, a total of four drivers failed to even complete the race as there were several crashes.

The iconic turn 1 has given us exciting moments, Leclerc collided with Kyvat. The former Toro Rosso driver was later given a 5-second penalty for the same. How many crashes will we witness this time? tune into the US Grand Prix as we look at the US Grand Prix predictions.

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