United States – EL2: Perez the quickest, frustration for Verstappen

The Mexican from Red Bull takes the best mark in the second free session of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, while his Dutch teammate shows clear signs of annoyance after another complicated session.

Published on 22/10/2021 à 23:02

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United States – EL2: Perez quickest, frustration for Verstappen

Pérez probably had his best Friday of the year / © DPPI

A middle finger and a barrage of curses (“What an imbecile!”) addressed to his rival Lewis Hamilton because he felt he had been embarrassed by the pilot Mercedes ; harsh criticism sent against his team, accused of having sent him onto the track in traffic. Max Verstappen did not experience the most peaceful session of his career this Friday afternoon in Austin (Texas).

Just Lewis and Max wheel to wheel on a Friday…

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Meanwhile, his teammate Sergio Pérez had what looks like one of his best Fridays in the colors Red Bull. The Mexican actually takes the best time in Free Practice 2 with a time of 1'32''946, 7 places and almost 9/10th ahead of his angry garage neighbor.

Behind Pérez, we find one of the sensations of the season with the 2nd mark of Lando Norris. The pilot McLaren finished 0''257 behind the reference of the winner of Baku. Followed by the Mercedes of Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. Remember that the Finn will have to move back 5 places on the starting grid for having installed a new thermal engine in the back of his W12, the 6th of the season!

Daniel Ricciardo confirms the good health of the McLarens with the 5th time for Australia, ahead of a surprising Lance stroll (Aston Martin). Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) grabs 7th place and precedes Verstappen, his teammate Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), and theAlfa Romeo by Antonio Giovinazzi.

At the gates of the Top 10, group shot of the French representatives with the 11th fastest timeEsteban Ocon (Alpine) and the 12th of Pierre Gasly (Alpha Tauri)

The world champions follow Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen (Alfa Romeo), and Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin).

At the bottom of the ranking, a nice performance Mick Schumacher (17th) who, at the wheel of his modest Haas, manages to get ahead of the Williams de Nicholas latifi and George Russell. His teammate Nikita mazepin brings up the rear more than 3” full from Pérez and almost a second from the champion F2 2020.

EL3 is scheduled for 20:00 p.m. (French time) this Saturday before qualifying at 23:00 p.m.