F1 Post-Race Analysis: USA 2022 — Form is Temporary, Class is Permanent
Formula 1 returns to the Americas for a second race in the United States. It was a record crowd at Austin and the spectacle didn’t disappoint with a three-way battle for victory. But that wasn’t the only performance that captivated the masses. In his last outing around the Circuit of the Americas, Sebastian Vettel drove like a man in his prime, ready to lay his mark on the sport. But instead, it was a drive from a seasoned champion who was at his best to deliver a P7 result (following Fernando Alonso’s post-race penalty). So how did Vettel and Aston Martin deliver another top performance and what would things have looked like had the pitstop gone smoothly? Let’s jump straight into it.
Make The Most of What You’re Dealt
Chart 1: Race Lap Chart
As the lights went out, Vettel had a strong getaway, positioning himself in the middle of the pack as they all ascended the hill for the approach to turn 1. Vettel opted to take a wide and open line after spotting George Russell making a staunch claim for the apex against Carlos Sainz. But Sainz’s line was sharper than Russell had expected, who…
