Sainz tops Ferrari one-two in practice for United States Grand Prix
skysports.com — October 18, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC
Carlos Sainz led a Ferrari one-two in practice for the United States Grand Prix, finishing just ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. Sainz's time was 0.021 seconds faster, with title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris close behind in third and fourth. Verstappen, who leads the championship, faced challenging conditions on soft tires, finishing 0.253 seconds off Sainz. Mercedes struggled, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both experiencing spins during practice, placing them further down the timesheet. Liam Lawson returned to F1, finishing 13th but will start at the back for the race due to a new power unit. Sergio Perez, currently under pressure, was 16th in practice, one second off the pace.