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Leclerc fastest from Antonelli in US GP practice

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
Leclerc fastest from Antonelli in US GP practice
Photo: BBC Sport

Charles Leclerc le: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Friday, October 23, 2026 in a story involving Charles Leclerc le, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, United States Grand Prix. Here is how the report opens:

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix.

— BBC Sport
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Photos: BBC Sport

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: Leclerc fastest from Antonelli in US GP practice
  • Who’s involved: Charles Leclerc le, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, United States Grand Prix and US GP
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Friday, October 23, 2026 by BBC Sport

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.

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What happened with Charles Leclerc le?

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday practice at the United States Grand Prix. BBC Sport reported the story on Friday, October 23, 2026.

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BBC Sport first reported it on Friday, October 23, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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