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United States Grand Prix Free Practice 1 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 1 for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, round 18 of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

2026 United States Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:36.052s 26
2 Max Verstappen Red Bull +0.084s 25
3 Lando Norris McLaren +0.245s 22
4 George Russell Mercedes +0.326s 26
5 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +0.481s 25
6 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +0.503s 23
7 Oscar Piastri McLaren +0.734s 23
8 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +0.943s 23
9 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls +1.011s 26
10 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +1.257s 22
11 Oliver Bearman Haas +1.613s 23
12 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +1.636s 22
13 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +1.731s 25
14 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +1.738s 23
15 Pierre Gasly Alpine +1.749s 23
16 Esteban Ocon Haas +1.844s 26
17 Franco Colapinto Alpine +2.069s 23
18 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +2.070s 21
19 Carlos Sainz Williams +2.794s 19
20 Valterri Bottas Cadillac +3.001s 21
21 Colton Herta Cadillac +3.927s 21
22 Alexander Albon Williams +40.416s 19
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