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Verstappen ended up third after the Ferrari pair had nipped ahead on the first Q3 runs, then could not beat them even though neither Leclerc or Sainz improved on their second efforts.

FP1 saw the maiden outings for three drivers who represent the futures of the three top teams.

The win gives Verstappen his 50th F1 career victory in a race where he struggled with a brake problems and Ferrari’s challenge disappeared early.

The win gave Verstappen his 50th F1 career victory in a race where he struggled with brake problems and Ferrari's challenge disappeared early.

The Formula One world descended on Texas for the United States Grand Prix and the world champion claimed another victory

All teams are obliged to run a rookie in each car at one FP1 session, and this year they have faced a difficult schedule, with Qatar, Austin and Brazil all sprint events, and Suzuka, Singapore and Las Vegas not regarded as practical choices. Most teams have thus left their FP1…

The Australian qualified his AlphaTauri an encouraging 11th for his first event since he injured his hand in a practice crash at the Dutch GP, and he eventually started 10th after George Russell was penalised.

In an unexpectedly close session between Red Bull and its typically trailing rivals, Leclerc led the way for Ferrari through Q2 and again on the first runs in Q3.

As Aston Martin bids to retain fourth place in the constructors’ standings against the major in-season gains made by McLaren, the AMR23 has been given an updated floor, bodywork and beam wing.