Leclerc leads opening United States GP practice at COTA
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in first practice for the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas. He finished 0.084s ahead of Max Verstappen, with Lando Norris third.
Charles Leclerc went quickest in the opening practice session for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas. The Ferrari driver posted a best lap of 1:36.052 on a hot afternoon in Austin.
Leclerc ended the session 0.084s clear of Max Verstappen, while championship leader Lando Norris was third for McLaren, 0.245s off the pace. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli completed the top five for Mercedes.
The leading four teams were covered by less than half a second. Ferrari made an encouraging start to the weekend, with Leclerc setting the benchmark in the first session.
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