Leclerc fastest in FP2 as drivers struggle with grip at US Grand Prix

Leclerc fastest in FP2 as drivers struggle with grip at US Grand Prix

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Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap in 's second practice session at the Circuit of the Americas, and drivers reported difficulty keeping their cars on track as teams examined tyre strategies, Autosport said. Earlier in the day, BBC reported that Leclerc had also led the first practice session at the venue.

Crash. net noted that Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were among the drivers posting strong times in that earlier session.

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Charles Leclerc Max Verstappen Ferrari Red Bull Lewis Hamilton Williams Carlos Sainz Alex Albon Nico Hülkenberg George Russell Mercedes Lando Norris Oscar Piastri Kimi Antonelli Pirelli Tom Hart Circuit of the Americas

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Circuit of the Americas Singapore

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October 23, 2026
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Leclerc tops FP2 at United States Grand Prix as teams grapple with tyre limits
Leclerc tops FP2 at United States Grand Prix as teams grapple with tyre limits

Autosport • 23 Oct 20:21

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in Friday's second practice at the United States Grand Prix, while drivers reported difficulty keeping cars on track and teams explored tyre strategies.

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Leclerc tops FP1 in Austin, edging Verstappen by 0.08 seconds
Leclerc tops FP1 in Austin, edging Verstappen by 0.08 seconds

Autosport • 23 Oct 18:46

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in first practice for the United States Grand Prix, finishing 0.084 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, while four teams filled the top four positions.

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Leclerc Leads Friday Practice Sessions at COTA Ahead of US Grand Prix
Leclerc Leads Friday Practice Sessions at COTA Ahead of US Grand Prix

Crash.net • 23 Oct 18:42

Charles Leclerc topped Friday's first practice at the Circuit of the Americas, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris also posting strong times as the season heads toward its 18th round.

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Leclerc Leads Practice in Austin as Ferrari and Red Bull Gear Up for US Grand Prix
Leclerc Leads Practice in Austin as Ferrari and Red Bull Gear Up for US Grand Prix

BBC • 23 Oct 17:00

Charles Leclerc topped the first practice session at the Circuit of the Americas, with Ferrari and Red Bull posting strong times ahead of the United States Grand Prix.

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Leclerc tops FP1 at Austin as Red Bull and Mercedes face track-limit setbacks
Leclerc tops FP1 at Austin as Red Bull and Mercedes face track-limit setbacks

Autosport • 23 Oct 16:53

Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap in the first practice session for the United States Grand Prix, while several drivers lost times for exceeding track limits on the bumpy Circuit of the Americas.

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