Hamilton fastest in practice at US Grand Prix as Ferrari impress
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 21:32 · Archive
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in final practice for the US Grand Prix, with Ferrari appearing strong contenders.
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in final practice for the US Grand Prix at Austin's Circuit of the Americas, with a time of one minute 34.893 seconds. Charles Leclerc led the first two sessions on Friday but would have been fastest in Saturday's final practice had his best lap not been deleted for exceeding track limits at turn nine. Hamilton was 0.168 seconds faster than Red Bull's Max Verstappen and 0.234 quicker than Leclerc.
Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who can secure the title on Sunday with a win and favourable results elsewhere, finished fifth fastest, also losing a lap time due to track limits. Teammate George Russell was fourth. McLaren's Oscar Piastri was sixth with reigning champion Lando Norris eighth, with Audi's Nico Hulkenberg seventh.
McLaren boss Zak Brown said Ferrari looked to be very strong, noting they had 'some nice upgrades'. Antonelli leads Russell by 102 points with five races remaining after Austin, unless the final two in the Middle East are cancelled due to conflict in the region. Verstappen has won the last two races in Malaysia and Singapore and was pole position winner in Austin last season.
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- Hamilton fastest as Ferrari roar at US Grand PrixSeven-time world champ Lewis Hamilton has topped the timesheets in final practice, setting Ferrari up as the team to beat at the US Grand Prix in Austin.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 21:04
- Hamilton fastest as Ferrari roar at US Grand PrixSeven-time world champ Lewis Hamilton has topped the timesheets in final practice, setting Ferrari up as the team to beat at the US Grand Prix in Austin.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 21:04
In this story: Lewis Hamilton · Charles Leclerc · Max Verstappen · Kimi Antonelli · Ferrari · Red Bull · Mercedes · Austin
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