F1 United States GP live commentary and updates - Leclerc on top in FP1
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Key Points:
- Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap in FP1 at the US Grand Prix with a time of 1m36.052s, narrowly ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as teams focused on managing the circuit's bumps and adhesion challenges.
- Track limits proved problematic, with several drivers including Ocon, Bearman, Lawson, and Verstappen losing lap times due to violations at Turns 12 and 19.
- Mercedes showed promising pace with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell performing well, while Aston Martin drivers reached 12th and 13th positions, indicating potential competitiveness.
- The FIA plans to test a new low-power setting software during FP1 to address previous power unit issues, running a simulation at low speed on Turn 15 at the session's end.
- Renault has sold its Viry-Chatillon engine facility to the Dumarey Group, signaling a likely permanent exit from F1 engine manufacturing after Alpine's switch to Mercedes power units.
