Leclerc leads third practice session at United States Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The third free practice session for the United States Grand Prix is underway at the Circuit of the Americas on October 24. Charles Leclerc topped both practice sessions on Friday, finishing just ahead of Max Verstappen in FP1 and Kimi Antonelli in FP2. Verstappen noted challenges with car setup due to the track's bumpy surface, while Red Bull made adjustments after FP1 to enhance performance. The session precedes qualifying later today.
- •Leclerc leads FP1 and FP2 at the United States Grand Prix.
- •Verstappen cites setup challenges related to the Circuit of the Americas.
- •Qualifying will follow the final practice session today.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — F1 LIVE | Follow FP3 of the United States Grand Prix here
"The second day of the United States Grand Prix continues with the third and final free practice session. Follow the upcoming session live with GPblog below! For the first time since the 2022 campaign, the Circuit of the Americas will not host a Formula 1 Sprint weekend.
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