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Check out the full results from Free Practice for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.
“Max Verstappen topped the timesheets in the sole practice session prior to qualifying for the United States Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver edged out Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by just over a tenth of a second, as the bumpy track surface at the Circuit of the Americas posed challenges for all teams and drivers. Despite setting the fastest middle sector, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes had to settle for third place, with both he and Sergio Perez of Red Bull within three-tenths of Leclerc’s teammate. Haas’ Kevin Magnussen finished fourth fastest, followed by George Russell in the second Mercedes and Alex Albon with a strong lap for Williams. Carlos Sainz of Ferrari took eighth place, with Nico Hulkenberg of Haas in ninth and Pierre Gasly of Alpine rounding out the top 10. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opted not to use soft tyres, while Lance Stroll of Aston Martin completed only two laps due to brake issues.”
Source: RacingNews 365
