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'Out of control' - Verstappen criticises 'unacceptable' track surface
Max Verstappen revealed concerns over the state of his spine as he unleashed a scathing criticism of the "out of control" bumpy track surface at Circuit of The Americas.
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Leclerc tops first USA practice as upgraded Ferrari shows early promise
Charles Leclerc showed early promise in an upgraded Ferrari car to pip Red Bull's in-form Max Verstappen to the fastest time of first practice at the United States Grand Prix.
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Hamilton fastest from Verstappen ahead of US GP Qualifying
Lewis Hamilton topped final practice from Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix to set up a tantalising qualifying in Austin.
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Antonelli takes surprise pole to boost chances of sealing title in USA
Kimi Antonelli beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the United States Grand Prix to boost his chances of sealing a maiden world championship in Sunday's race.
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Verstappen responds to COTA boss and proposes drastic measures to tackle bumps
It is one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock this weekend: the extreme bumps at the Circuit of the Americas. Drivers raised their concerns during Friday evening's drivers' briefing, after which Verstappen stayed behind for some time to speak further with representatives of the FIA and the circuit. Because the track was built on Texas' infamous high-plasticity clay, it suffers ...
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How Verstappen lost pole to Antonelli - and nearly got beaten by Hadjar
Either Red Bull driver could have been on pole for F1's US GP were they not thwarted by Kimi Antonelli turning the tables through a crucial sequence of corners
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Antonelli pole shows Mercedes is 'finally seeing the results' of car upgrades
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons his United States Grand Prix pole is the reward for Mercedes' efforts to finetune its comprehensive but troubled Malaysia upgrade. Antonelli held off Red Bull tandem Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar on Austin's Circuit of the Americas as Ferrari flattered to deceive in Saturday's qualifying shootout by taking fourth and fifth. With the ... Keep r
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F1 United States GP: Ferrari completes perfect practice record as Hamilton tops FP3
Lewis Hamilton finished final practice on top at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, leading Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc into qualifying at Austin. Hamilton was the only driver to break the 1m35s barrier in the final 20 minutes of third practice, as frequent track limits transgressions kept Ferrari team-mate Leclerc from leapfrogging him on the leaderboard. Following an opening ... Keep r
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F1 United States GP: Leclerc pips Antonelli to top FP2 while McLaren struggles
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has led the way in Friday practice for Formula 1's United States Grand Prix, narrowly beating Kimi Antonelli to the top spot in Austin as McLaren struggled for grip. Leclerc set a 1m35.291s just before the halfway mark of Friday afternoon's second practice session on Austin's demanding Circuit of the Americas, pipping Max Verstappen's initial benchmark as Antonelli ... Ke
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