P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz took top spot ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc in the first and only practice session for the 2024 United States Formula 1 Grand Prix – with title contender Max Verstappen third and 0.253s off the pace
In the 2024 United States Formula 1 Grand Prix practice session, Carlos Sainz from Ferrari claimed the top spot followed by his teammate Charles Leclerc, while Max Verstappen, a title contender, came in third. Leclerc initially led Sainz during the session on hard tires, while Verstappen focused on his qualifying runs with soft tires. Ferrari excelled on soft tires towards the end, with Sainz setting the fastest time, closely followed by Leclerc. Red Bull faced controversy with their ‘bib’ device, leading to action by the FIA to prevent its exploitation. Various teams introduced upgrades, and there were challenging moments for drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly during the session.
