Max Verstappen‘s unlikely rise to championship contention in Formula 1 continued with a dominant weekend at the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. The defending champion won both the sprint and race for maximum points over his McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who struggled to match the pace of the Dutchman.
Frontstretch‘s Wyatt Watson and Alex Gintz debate if Verstappen can now control his destiny and take his fifth World Driver’s Championship in a row.
Plus, the duo discusses if the new F1 media rights deal with Apple TV is what’s best for the sport in its American market.
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Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
Wyatt Watson can be found on X @WyattWRacing
Alex is the IndyCar Content Director at Frontstretch, having initially joined as an entry-level contributor in 2021. He also serves as Managing Director of The Asia Cable, a publication focused on the international affairs and politics of the Asia-Pacific region which he co-founded in 2023. With previous experience in China, Japan and Poland, Alex is particularly passionate about the international realm of motorsport and the politics that make the wheels turn - literally - behind the scenes.