MAX DOUBLES-UP AS LEWIS LOSES FRANTIC AUSTIN CHASE
It might only be a few points, but Max Verstappen doubled his lead over Lewis Hamilton in the World championship on Sunday. As he held off the seven-time champion in the closing stages of the race inAustin, Verstappen’s hard-fought victory has given him the tiniest of margins with just five rounds remaining.
Before the start of the US Grand Prix, it was a six-point lead.As they left Texas on Sunday night, the gap had grown to 12 points. Advantage Max.
Judging by the relief on team boss Christian Horner’s face, he knew the significance of this win and just how close it had been. Red Bull went aggressive with its
