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Fred Vasseur reveals two costly moments that denied Ferrari US GP double podium

The United States Grand Prix was a wildly successful weekend for Ferrari, if you strictly go off the timing sheets.

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Originally reported by Motorsport.com
Fred Vasseur reveals two costly moments that denied Ferrari US GP double podium
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Ferrari US GP: What Happened

Motorsport.com reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Ferrari US GP, United States Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.. Here is how the report opens:

The United States Grand Prix was a wildly successful weekend for Ferrari, if you strictly go off the timing sheets. The newly upgraded car possessed blazing-fast race pace, tyre degradation was fully under control, and Charles Leclerc dragged his machine to a brilliant second-place finish behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. But inside the Scuderia garage, there is a lingering feeling of "what…

— Motorsport.com

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on United States Grand Prix and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Fred Vasseur reveals two costly moments that denied Ferrari US GP double podium
  • Who’s involved: Ferrari US GP, United States Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. and Fred Vasseur
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by Motorsport.com

Background: United States Grand Prix

The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event that has been held on and off since 1908, when it was known as the American Grand Prize. The Grand Prix later became part of the Formula One World Championship. As of 2026, the Grand Prix has been held 55 times at ten different locations. Since 2012, it has been held every year at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, except in 2020 when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Text from Wikipedia’s United States Grand Prix article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Ferrari US GP

For fans following Ferrari US GP, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, driver standings and constructors’ championship. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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What happened with Ferrari US GP?

The United States Grand Prix was a wildly successful weekend for Ferrari, if you strictly go off the timing sheets. The newly upgraded car possessed blazing-fast race pace, tyre degradation was fully under control, and Charles Leclerc dragged his machine to a brilliant second-place finish behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. But inside the Scuderia garage, there is a lingering feeling of "what… Motorsport.com reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.

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Motorsport.com first reported it on Monday, October 26, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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