Lewis Hamilton set the pace in the final Free Practice session at the Circuit of the Americas, maintaining the Italian constructor's impressive momentum throughout the race weekend. The British driver showcased exceptional speed to lead the timesheets, following up on his teammate's strong performance during Friday's practice sessions.
Right behind the leading Ferrari was Max Verstappen, who secured second place for Oracle Red Bull Racing with a tightly contested lap time. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc rounded out the top three, ensuring a strong presence at the sharp end of the grid for the Scuderia outfit ahead of qualifying.
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team occupied the fourth and fifth positions on the timesheets. Young charger Kimi Antonelli delivered a standout performance to take fourth place, finishing just ahead of experienced teammate George Russell in fifth as the silver arrows dialed in their setup for the afternoon.
Further down the order, McLaren's Oscar Piastri settled for sixth place, while Nico Hulkenberg put in an encouraging shift to take seventh for the Audi Revolut F1 Team. The remaining spots inside the top ten were filled by Lando Norris, Pierre Gasly, and Red Bull's Isack Hadjar.
With the competitive margins tightening significantly across the entire grid, this final practice session has set the stage for an unpredictable and thrilling qualifying battle under the Texas sun. Tyre degradation and sector-one flow will prove crucial as teams finalize their setups.
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