Leclerc leads the way in both US GP practice runs
Charles Leclerc set the pace in both Friday practice sessions for the United States Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver beat Max Verstappen in FP1 and Kimi Antonelli in FP2.
Charles Leclerc was fastest in both Friday practice sessions for the United States Grand Prix. Driving for Ferrari, he set the pace in FP1 ahead of Max Verstappen, then repeated the feat in FP2 ahead of Kimi Antonelli.
The result gives Leclerc a Friday sweep at the US GP weekend, with two different drivers—Verstappen and Antonelli—finishing second in the respective sessions.
Leclerc’s Friday pace could raise fan interest in the US GP, particularly among Ferrari and Verstappen supporters, and may shape media discussion of the weekend’s competitive picture. For teams, the sessions could inform confidence and preparation, though practice results may not translate directly into race outcomes. The wider societal effect is likely limited to motorsport audiences, broadcasters, and event attendees.