Red Bull clutch problems and Mercedes limits dominate US Grand Prix analysis

The Race • 26 Oct 13:32

The Austin race highlighted technical problems for Red Bull, a narrow operating window for Mercedes, and mixed performances across the grid, according to team principals and drivers.

BBC • 25 Oct 07:33

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the United States Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen second, setting up a championship showdown in Austin.

Autosport • 24 Oct 22:28

Kimi Antonelli secured his seventh pole of the 2026 season in Austin, edging Max Verstappen by two tenths, while George Russell qualified sixth.

Formula 1 • 24 Oct 18:53

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in the third practice session at the United States Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc completing the top three.

Motorsport.com • 24 Oct 18:45

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in the third practice session for the U.S. Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc close behind, as drivers contended with track-limit violations.

Autosport • 24 Oct 18:42

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in the third practice session for the U.S. Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc close behind, as drivers contended with track-limit violations.

Motorsport.com • 24 Oct 16:23

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in Friday's third practice session for the United States Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc led the provisional top ten after lap deletions.

Formula 1 • 24 Oct 00:15

Charles Leclerc and team principal Fred Vasseur said Ferrari's recent aerodynamic upgrades have delivered modest gains, urging caution ahead of qualifying at the United States Grand Prix.

Autosport • 24 Oct 00:13

Charles Leclerc topped both practice sessions for Ferrari at the United States Grand Prix, but the weekend was marked by a record number of track-limit infringements, especially in turns 12, 19 and 20.

Motorsport.com • 23 Oct 22:17

Charles Leclerc topped Friday's second practice session at the United States Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.