US Grand Prix and F1 championship battle in Austin

Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton lead Ferrari and Red Bull in Austin practice and qualifying as the title race tightens.

2 stories285 sourcesUpdated Oct 26, 2026

In this storyline:Andrea Kimi Antonelli Scuderia Ferrari Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen Circuit of the Americas United States Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton

US Grand Prix and F1 championship battle in Austin — Photo: Yu Chu Chin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Oct 26, 2026
Kimi Antonelli took pole for the United States Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen.
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Oct 26, 2026
Lewis Hamilton led final practice for the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, putting Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.
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Antonelli Wins Austin Grand Prix, Closes on Title

Kimi Antonelli took pole for the United States Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen, with Isack Hadjar third, strengthening the championship leader’s position. Antonelli could clinch the title in Austin if key results go his way, while a Verstappen victory would keep the championship fight alive.

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Hamilton Leads Ferrari 1-2 in Austin Practice

Lewis Hamilton led final practice for the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, putting Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull before qualifying. Charles Leclerc was third after track-limit violations erased his fastest lap, a recurring issue that also affected other drivers.

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