Leclerc leads Verstappen in US Grand Prix opening practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc sets the pace ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at Austin.
At a glance
- Leclerc fastest in first practice session
- Verstappen second quickest
- Session held at US Grand Prix in Austin
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari topped the timing sheets in opening practice for the United States Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen of Red Bull finishing second.
The session provided the first competitive running of the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
Why it matters
First practice results offer early indicators of competitive form ahead of qualifying and the race.
Original reporting
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