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Ferrari Sets the Pace in Austin

Formula 1 opened practice for the United States Grand Prix on Friday (October 23) at Circuit of the Americas, with Charles Leclerc leading both sessions. The Ferrari driver posted 1:36.052 in FP1, beating Max Verstappen by 0.084 seconds. Lando Norris finished third.

Antonelli Challenges Leclerc

Kimi Antonelli driving his No. 12 Mercedes Formula 1 car during practice for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA – OCTOBER 23, 2026: Italian Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli (12) of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team during Friday's practice session for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Photo: Gustavo Medeiros / Medeiros Press / LA Momentum

In FP2, Leclerc improved to 1:35.291. Kimi Antonelli finished just 0.042 seconds behind, followed by Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Stewards investigated an incident between Russell and Leclerc but took no further action.

Cadillac Brings a New Face

American driver Colton Herta driving a Cadillac Formula 1 car during FP1 at the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA – OCTOBER 23, 2026: American racing driver Colton Herta drives for Cadillac Formula 1 Team during the first free practice session (FP1) for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Photo: Gustavo Medeiros / Medeiros Press / LA Momentum

Colton Herta replaced Sergio Perez at Cadillac for FP1. Track-limit violations and handling issues challenged drivers throughout Friday. Teams now prepare for Saturday’s final practice and qualifying sessions.

Written by Gustavo Medeiros

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