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USA / Austin

2023 United States Grand Prix

The race scored 5.9/10worth watching if you have the time.

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5.9 / 10

Worth It

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2023 United States Grand Prix served up a solid tactical contest at the Circuit of the Americas, kickstarted by a sharp change of position off the front row into Turn 1. Differing tire strategies made for a tense slow-burner, with contrasting one-stop and two-stop calls creating late-race closing gaps near the front. High degradation on the bumpy Austin surface provided 47 overtakes throughout the field alongside three retirements from mechanical issues and early damage. While it never dissolved into outright chaos, the lingering threat of a late battle for the lead makes it a decent watch for fans who appreciate strategic tension.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 16 -21%
Overtakes (total) 47 Avg
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 46.0 +54%
Interruptions 0 -100%
Retirements 3 +17%
Winning Margin 10.7s +19%
Podium Gap 4.4s -49%
Strategy Variety 4 +48%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 2.0 Avg
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 6.8 ±0.2
Late Drama 6.7 ±0.2
Unpredictability 5.5 ±0.4
Midfield Racing 6.0
Stakes 5.3 ±0.5
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 United States Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2023 United States Grand Prix served up a solid tactical contest at the Circuit of the Americas, kickstarted by a sharp change of position off the front row into Turn 1. Differing tire strategies made for a tense slow-burner, with contrasting one-stop and two-stop calls creating late-race closing gaps near the front. High degradation on the bumpy Austin surface provided 47 overtakes throughout the field alongside three retirements from mechanical issues and early damage. While it never dissolved into outright chaos, the lingering threat of a late battle for the lead makes it a decent watch for fans who appreciate strategic tension.

What was the score for the 2023 United States Grand Prix?

The 2023 United States Grand Prix received a 5.9/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 United States Grand Prix?

No, the 2023 United States Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

6.1

Max Verstappen secured his 50th career Formula 1 victory at the Circuit of the Americas after managing brake issues and fending off a late challenge from Lewis Hamilton. Lando Norris led early from second on the grid, setting up a compelling tactical battle among the leaders.

Team Variety

10.0

Seven different constructors were represented in the top ten positions, including Red Bull, Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine, Aston Martin, and AlphaTauri. This broad spread highlighted close competition across both the front-running teams and the midfield.

Grid Chaos

5.9

The grid was shaken up in qualifying when Max Verstappen had a pole-setting lap time deleted for track limits, dropping him to sixth while Charles Leclerc took pole. Lando Norris launched brilliantly from second to lead into Turn 1, creating early positional changes at the front.

Tyre Strategy Variety

10.0

Tyre strategy varied significantly across the pit lane as teams weighed one-stop versus two-stop strategies using medium and hard compounds. Charles Leclerc lost ground on a tricky one-stop strategy, while two-stoppers Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton utilized fresh rubber to run much stronger stints.

Top3 Gap

4.9

Max Verstappen took the chequered flag just 2.2 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton, with third-placed Lando Norris finishing 10.73 seconds behind the race winner.

Overtakes Top10

4.3

There were 16 overtakes within the top ten as differing tyre degradation rates created passing opportunities. Max Verstappen made critical passes on Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris on his path toward the front of the field.

Dnf Factor

6.0

Three cars were forced to retire over the course of the race. Esteban Ocon and Oscar Piastri suffered damage after opening-lap contact, while Fernando Alonso pulled out in the closing laps due to rear floor damage.

Overtakes Total

5.9

The Circuit of the Americas generated 47 total overtakes across the 56-lap Grand Prix. The steep uphill approach into Turn 1 and the DRS zone along the back straight served as the primary passing areas.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Teams relied entirely on dry slick tyre compounds throughout the afternoon, with no wet or intermediate tyres utilized.

Race Interruptions

0.0

The race proceeded under green-flag conditions throughout without any Safety Car, Virtual Safety Car, or red flag interruptions.

Rain Factor

0.0

Warm and dry weather conditions prevailed in Austin, ensuring that rain played no role in the event.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MMH
2
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MHM
3
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MHH
4
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
MMH
5
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MMH
6
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MH
7
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MHM
8
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
MMH
9
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
HMM
10
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / Finished
MHMS
11
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MHM
12
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MHM
13
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
HMM
14
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / Finished
MHH
15
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / Finished
MHH
16
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHM
17
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
AlphaTauri / Finished
MHS
18
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / DNF
MMH
19
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / DNF
M
20
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / DNF
M

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
466 15
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
240 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
201 0
4
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
183 0
5
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
171 1
6
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
159 0
7
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
151 0
8
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
143 0
9
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
83 0
10
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
56 0
11
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
53 0
12
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
44 0
13
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
25 0
14
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
10 0
15
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
9 0
16
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
8 0
17
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
6 0
18
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
3 0
19
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
AlphaTauri
2 0
20
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
1 0
21
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0
22
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
AlphaTauri
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
706 17
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
344 0
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
322 1
4
McLaren
McLaren
242 0
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
236 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
100 0
7
Williams
Williams
26 0
8
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
16 0
9
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
12 0
10
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
10 0
05

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