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US Grand Prix: Thursday's build-up in pictures

The F1 community was greeted at the Circuit of the Americas by rainy skies and Baltic temperatures, but despite the bleak weather everyone was up and about proceeding their usual media day routines.

An Austin gallery is a lot more colorful when the sun is shining on COTA, but we still have a batch of pictures for you to enjoy.

The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team; Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1; Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren; Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1; Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren; Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Mercedes AMG F1 wheel. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Track atmosphere 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track atmosphere 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Force India F1 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track atmosphere 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Williams F1 Team 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Renault F1 Team 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Williams F1 Team 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pirelli intermediate tyres. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Williams with the media. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team with the media. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Scuderia Ferrari 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso with the media. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
A man wearing a balaclava in the paddock. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on his scooter. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Williams. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H floor detail. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H front wing detail. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H mirror. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H steering wheel. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H of Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H - logo. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Andy Stevenson (GBR) Racing Point Force India F1 Team Manager. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H halo. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H floor detail. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H rear wing detail. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H wheel nut detail. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H engine covers. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H exhaust. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Renault F1 Team 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Renault F1 Team 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari practices a pit stop. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Racing Point Force India F1 Team practices a pit stop. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing mechanic with the Red Bull Racing RB14. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team and team mate Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team play giant Jenga with Johnny Herbert (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Presenter and David Croft (GBR) Sky Sports Commentator. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team plays giant Jenga. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team - muscle car. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing (Left) and George Russell (GBR) Art Grand Prix / Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver (Right). 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Art Grand Prix / Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver with Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Art Grand Prix / Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 18.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

 

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