Christian Horner says Max Verstappen's triumph in Austin – a hunting ground historically dominated by the mighty Mercedes team – was "a big one" for Red Bull. A flawless performance in the US Grand Prix coupled with a bold undercut strategy allowed Verstappen to overturn an early deficit to Hamilton and then fend off the seven-time world champion to conquer his eighth win of the 2021 season. The triumph puts the Dutchman 12 points clear of his rival in the Drivers' championship with five rounds to go while Red Bull reduced its gap to Mercedes in the Constructors' standings to 23 points. "This is a big one because it has been such a stronghold of Lewis and Mercedes,"...
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