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Follow all the Free Practice live action from the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, ahead of the 2025 F1 United States Grand Prix.
The anticipation is high for the only free practice session at the United States Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen aims to narrow the gap between him and Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship standings.
Verstappen’s recent victories and strong performance make him a key contender going into the Circuit of the Americas race weekend.
With 33 points up for grabs in this sprint weekend format, Verstappen has a prime opportunity to challenge his rivals from the McLaren team.
While all eyes were on Norris and Piastri during media day at COTA, the focus remains on their potential internal repercussions following the clash in Singapore. The stakes are high as the 19th round of the season approaches.
Stay tuned to RacingNews365 for live coverage of FP1 at COTA to see who will kick off the weekend on the right note!
