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F1 United States GP live commentary and updates - Leclerc leads FP2
Leclerc set the pace after Russell received a black-and-white flag for forcing him off track during qualifying simulations.
Formula 1 returns to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, this weekend for the 18th round of the 2026 season. Drivers face significant challenges including track surface bumps and high temperatures during the United States Grand Prix.
The 2026 season, originally scheduled for 24 races, continues following the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix postponement. The track has historically favored multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, who have combined for nine victories across Formula 1's 13 visits to Austin.
During Friday's second practice session, numerous lap times were deleted due to strict track limits at Turn 15 and Turn 20. Hamilton reported, "I'm struggling to keep the car on the track," while drivers also faced high-speed front degradation.
Ferrari drivers downplayed their latest updates, with Lewis Hamilton suggesting they were worth less than a tenth of a second. Cadillac boss Marcin Budkowski said parts were "an experiment for next year's car," while Aston Martin principal Adrian Newey noted the team is "coming together."
The main race is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, at COTA with conditions expected to remain warm and sunny throughout the weekend. Teams continue evaluating setups as the season progresses toward the title battle.
Formula 1 starts again from the United States and above all from the first real world match-point for Andrea Kimi Antonelli. After the Asian triplet between Baku, Malaysia and Singapore and a weekend break, the Circus arrives in Austin, Texas, for the U.S. GP. Unlike last season, at the Circuit of the [...] L'articolo F1, orizi Gp Usa in Austin: la prima chance per Antonelli □ Where to see qualifying and tv race (Sky, Now and TV8) proviene da Il…