Get ready to rev your engines, Formula 1 fans! The 2025 United States Grand Prix has hit the Circuit of The Americas, and the excitement is palpable as the teams gear up for a thrilling Sprint weekend. As the cars roared onto the track for Free Practice 1, the stakes were high and tensions were even higher!
In a sizzling session filled with adrenaline, drivers pushed their machines to the limits. However, the fun was briefly interrupted by a red flag, sending a shockwave through the paddock. With a little over 38 minutes remaining, debris from Lance Stroll’s off-track excursion at Turn 19 littered the circuit, prompting officials to halt the action momentarily. But fear not! Once the track was cleared, the drivers got back to business, showcasing their skills on the challenging asphalt.
When the dust settled, it was none other than Lando Norris who emerged as the pace setter, dazzling fans and rivals alike with a blistering lap time of 1:33.294. Norris, representing McLaren, left an eclectic mix of competitors in his wake, including the ever-competitive Fernando Alonso and the formidable Max Verstappen.
The final standings for this electric session are as follows:
1. Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:33.294 2. Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | 1:33.549 | +0.255s 3. Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:33.573 | +0.279s 4. Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:33.639 | +0.345s 5. Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:33.648 | +0.354s 6. Alex Albon | Williams | 1:33.920 | +0.626s 7. George Russell | Mercedes | 1:33.931 | +0.637s 8. Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:33.965 | +0.671s 9. Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:34.155 | +0.861s 10. Oliver Bearman | Haas | 1:34.333 | +1.074s 11. Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:34.368 | +1.074s 12. Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | 1:34.478 | +1.184s 13. Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | 1:34.531 | +1.237s 14. Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:34.610 | +1.316s 15. Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:34.619 | +1.325s 16. Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:34.653 | +1.359s 17. Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:34.665 | +1.371s 18. Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:34.737 | +1.443s 19. Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:34.874 | +2.580s 20. Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:36.080 | +2.786s
As the action heats up, the stakes couldn’t be higher! With the Sprint race looming, each driver is keen to secure their position on the grid. The tension is electric, and fans around the world are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this high-octane saga. Keep your eyes glued to the track as the drama unfolds in Texas!