Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in action during the first practice session for the US Grand Prix. (EPA Images pic)AUSTIN: Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s four-time champion Max Verstappen, as Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, in Friday’s opening practice at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Antonelli could clinch the drivers’ title this weekend if he wins and other drivers are unable to stay within reach of his points total.
Father-to-be Leclerc clocked a best lap time of one minute and 36.052 seconds to beat Verstappen, winner of the last two races, by 0.084 seconds with world champion Lando Norris third for McLaren, adrift by two-tenths.
