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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sweeps both US GP practice sessions, yet rivals Verstappen and Antonelli loom large in a tightening four‑team battle.

By · Published October 24, 2026  16:36 UTC · Updated October 24, 2026  17:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sweeps both US GP practice sessions, yet rivals Verstappen and Antonelli loom large in a tightening four‑team battle.
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The result arrives as the championship fight intensifies, with the weekend’s early times suggesting Ferrari can maintain its lead despite the pressure of a burgeoning multi‑team contest. Yahoo Sports noted Leclerc’s warning that Max Verstappen and rookie Kimi Antonelli still have more to give, while Formula 1’s PRACTICE DEBRIEF framed the session as the start of a four‑team battle involving Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes and Aston Martin.

The next hurdle is Saturday qualifying, where the pace set on Friday will be tested as teams fine‑tune their setups.

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Who set the fastest time in both Friday practice sessions at the United States Grand Prix?

Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap in both Friday practice sessions.

Which drivers did Leclerc indicate could challenge Ferrari despite his pace?

Leclerc warned that Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli still have more to give.

Which outlets highlighted the emerging four‑team fight at COTA?

Reuters, Yahoo Sports, Formula 1 and Sky Sports all discussed the developing four‑team battle.

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