Hamilton leads final practice after Leclerc lap deletion

Key Points:

• Ferrari dominated the final United States Grand Prix practice session in Austin, but a track limits violation cost Charles Leclerc his fastest time, placing Lewis Hamilton at the top of the timesheet.
• Leclerc's deleted lap, which was 0.083 seconds quicker than Hamilton's, dropped him to third behind Max Verstappen, with Ferrari showing strong pace during longer runs earlier in the session.
• The session featured numerous track limits infringements affecting several drivers, including championship leader Kimi Antonelli and both McLaren drivers, leading to multiple lap time deletions.
• Hamilton expressed frustration over a traffic incident involving Gabriel Bortoleto, which will be reviewed by stewards, while Verstappen and Isack Hadjar reported issues over team radio, including a significant mistake by Verstappen.
• Nico Hulkenberg's performance elevated Audi to seventh place, splitting the two McLaren cars, with Antonelli finishing fourth and Mercedes' George Russell in fifth.