Leclerc was one of three drivers to run two of the 2022 Pirelli compounds - along with Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo - because he sat out FP1 with Robert Shwartzman... read more »
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We're on track in Austin! Check out the best bits from our opening session of the weekend as we kick off the United States Grand Prix. Plus, FIVE drivers stand in for a... read more »
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has denied that Antonio Giovinazzi's session-ending crash in FP1 harmed his F1 return chances with a "big picture" metaphor. read more »
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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz set the pace in the opening practice session for the United States Grand Prix, beating newly-crowned two-time world champion Max Verstappen as four... read more »
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Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner has provided a reaction to Antonio Giovinazzi’s FP1 crash at the Circuit of the Americas on Friday, suggesting that he was caught out by a... read more »
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Carlos Sainz set the pace ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton as four young drivers made their F1 practice debuts in FP1 at the United States Grand Prix. read more »
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Carlos Sainz ended the first free practice session from the Circuit of the Americas as the fastest driver ahead of Max Verstappen. Aston Martin also showed strong pace, with... read more »
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Follow first free practice for the United States Grand Prix with Motorsport Week’s live text commentary. read more »
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Lando Norris has warned Alex Palou to expect a "tough" outing when driving for McLaren in FP1 at the United States Grand Prix. read more »
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The United States is known as being the 'land of opportunity' and that is precisely the case at this weekend's grand prix as four young drivers, plus a more... read more »
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McLaren's Lando Norris says Alex Palou’s free practice outing with McLaren at the US Grand Prix is "not going to be easy" for the 2021 IndyCar Champion. Palou... read more »
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Robert Shwartzman has expressed his excitement about being Ferrari's first-ever FP1 test driver ahead of his Formula 1 debut at the United States Grand Prix. read more »
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Logan Sargeant, who previously drove the FW43 at last year's post-season test, will drive Nicholas's car in FP1 and will complete the usual engineering programme. read more »
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The long loiter for another American Formula 1 driver could soon be over, as Logan Sargeant bids to become the first US driver since 2015 to race in F1. The 21-year-old will... read more »
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We’re back in the United States for one of the most exciting weeks of the year and, to get set for all things Austin, here’s Episode 21 of The Williams Warm-Up. To begin, back... read more »
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De Vries has been a reserve driver all season and has been following race weekends in the Mercedes garage. He took part in an FP1 session for the team when he stood in for... read more »
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Alex Palou will replace Daniel Ricciardo in FP1 at Austin next weekend, while Pato O'Ward will take over Lando Norris' car in the opening session in Abu Dhabi read more »
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Palou will take part in FP1 at the United States Grand Prix, taking over Daniel Ricciardo's car for the 60 minute session at Circuit of the Americas, while O'Ward... read more »
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McLaren will hand practice outings to IndyCar racers Alex Palou and Pato O'Ward in the United States and Abu Dhabi respectively. The pair will fulfil McLaren's... read more »
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Theo Pourchaire will make his FP1 debut next weekend at the US Grand Prix, driving for Alfa Romeo. Pourchaire, who is part of the Sauber Academy, will drive Valtteri... read more »
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Sauber Academy driver and F2 race winner, Theo Pourchaire, will make his F1 free practice debut next week, driving the Alfa Romeo at the Circuit of the Americas. read more »
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Pietro Fittipaldi will take part in two FP1 sessions later this year with Haas, fulfilling their rookie driver obligations. All teams are required to dedicate two practice... read more »
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Max Verstappen has opened up on his first Formula 1 weekend appearance, which came eight years ago at the Suzuka Circuit. After being signed up to Toro Rosso for the 2015... read more »
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Verstappen, who will be guaranteed a second title this weekend if he wins and takes fastest lap, found just shy of three tenths over Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc to head... read more »
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Guenther Steiner has insisted Mick Schumacher's end-of-FP1 crash at the Japanese Grand Prix was "self-inflicted". read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |