The opening day of running at the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas is done and dusted.

Check out our recap in pictures of Friday's action in Austin.

Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing Academy Driver. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team with his girlfriend Sara Pagliaroli (ITA). 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521 leaves the pits. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL35M. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team with Karel Loos (BEL) Alpine F1 Team Race Engineer. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 with his girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) Professional Cyclist. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT02 leads Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - viewing tower. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT02. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Adrian Newey (GBR) Red Bull Racing Chief Technical Officer; Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant; and Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Adrian Newey (GBR) Red Bull Racing Chief Technical Officer. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Nikita Mazepin (RUS) Haas F1 Team VF-21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Price / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
The helmet of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing Reserve and Development Driver. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) Professional Cyclist. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Jost Capito (GER) Williams Racing Chief Executive Officer plays basketball in the paddock. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Pippa Middleton (GBR) with James Matthews (GBR) Eden Rock Group CEO - Williams Racing Board Member. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Claudia Russo, McLaren guest, with Sandra Dziwiszek (POL), girlfriend of Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing. 22.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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