Coronel tips Verstappen for Austin win, but expects Mercedes to contend
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Tim Coronel expects Max Verstappen to add a third straight Formula 1 victory in Austin, while saying Mercedes could also be competitive.
Tim Coronel expects Max Verstappen to add a third straight Formula 1 win at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, naming the Red Bull driver the favourite after two consecutive victories. Coronel also thinks Mercedes could be competitive.
On the latest RacingNews365 Formula 1 podcast, Coronel said Austin suits Verstappen, pointing to its long straights and the flowing section after the first corner. “You are only as good as your last race,” he said.
Earlier this season, Ferrari and McLaren each had runs of several consecutive wins before their form dipped as rivals brought further upgrades. Coronel believes Mercedes could also perform well in Austin, pointing to an upgrade it brought in Malaysia and what he described as a partial upgrade in Singapore.
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