In pics: practice session of Formula One United States Grand Prix

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton of Britain competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen of the Netherlands competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

McLaren's Lando Norris of Britain competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton of Britain competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

McLaren's driver Oscar Piastri of Australia competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of Italy competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Xu Mingnan/Xinhua)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen of the Netherlands competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Xu Mingnan/Xinhua)

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc of Monaco competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of Italy competes during the practice session of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, in Austin, Texas, the United States, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)