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Leclerc fastest again in second practice at US Grand Prix
Archive photograph: Charles Leclerc · 2026-05-13Archive photo · 2026-05-13 · Gabriel Hutchinson · CC BY-SA 4.0
Leclerc followed his opening-session lead by topping FP2 in Austin, ahead of Antonelli and Verstappen.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in second practice for the 2026 United States Grand Prix in Austin, after also topping the opening session. Kimi Antonelli finished second, with Max Verstappen third.
Antonelli could clinch the title this weekend if he wins the Grand Prix and other results go his way.
Final practice is due to start at 12:30 local time (17:30 UTC), with qualifying later in the afternoon.
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