The Formula 1 paddock roars back into action at the Circuit of the Americas for the 2026 US Grand Prix weekend. Intensity is reaching a fever pitch in Texas as the world championship battle heads toward a potentially historic turning point under the American sun.
Ferrari immediately stamped their authority during Friday's running, showcasing ominous race pace as the Italian squad chases a third victory at COTA following their previous triumphs in 2018 and 2024.
Monegasque star Charles Leclerc set the benchmark by topping both practice sessions aboard the upgraded SF-26, though he urged caution against reading too deeply into Friday's promising form ahead of the crucial qualifying sessions.
Meanwhile, the spotlight burns brightly on Mercedes as Andrea Kimi Antonelli stands on the precipice of motorsport history. The young charger can clinch his maiden Formula 1 drivers' championship this weekend after finishing a strong second at the end of FP2.
Defending forces at Max Verstappen's Red Bull camp are equally motivated to maintain their recent winning momentum from the preceding two rounds, with the Dutchman securing third place as teams finalise their setups for Saturday evening's qualifying.
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