Austin Friday points to closely contested US GP
Friday running at the United States Grand Prix suggested a multi-team battle at the front. Based on the early pace in Austin, Formula 1’s top four teams appeared closely matched heading into the rest of the weekend.
Practice at Austin indicated that the United States Grand Prix could become a wide-open fight for victory. Early running pointed to several teams being in contention rather than one clear standout.
The leading picture was shaped by the form of Formula 1’s top four teams, which were reported to be closely comparable on Friday. That left the competitive order looking tight at the front as the weekend began.
Assessments of Friday also highlighted standout performers and those who had more difficult sessions at Circuit of the Americas. Overall, the available evidence from the opening day suggested a closely contested race weekend.