F1 practice LIVE: US Grand Prix 2026 times, results & commentary from Austin
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped both practice sessions at the 2026 United States Grand Prix in Austin. Kimi Antonelli, who is currently contending for his first world championship, finished second in the sessions.
Why it matters
This race is a pivotal moment in the 2026 F1 season as Kimi Antonelli has a mathematical opportunity to secure the world title this weekend.
Andrew Benson BBC F1 correspondent in Austin
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc led Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix.
Leclerc, who topped both sessions, was 0.042 seconds ahead of the Italian, who has a mathematical chance of tying up his first world title this weekend.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was third fastest, 0.189secs back, ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, although the seven-time champion was 0.615secs off the pace.
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