spanish driver “Ferrari” carlos sainz set the fastest time in the first free practice of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.
His result is 1 minute 36.857 seconds.
The second was the Dutch pilot “Red Bull” Max Verstappen , losing to Sainz by 0.224 seconds. The British came third Lewis Hamilton of “Mercedes” .
Ferrari test driver Robert Schwartzman made his Formula 1 debut. From the first practice session, he replaced Monegasque Charles Leclerc and finished 16th.
Shvartsman turned 23 on September 16, this season the Russian is performing under an Israeli racing license.
In February, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) allowed Russian drivers to participate in competitions only in a neutral status.
The second free practice will take place later in the day.
The third practice will take place on October 22, the qualification will take place on the same day.
The United States Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit of the Americas on October 23.
United States Grand Prix. “Road to the Americas” (Austin)
First free trial
1. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Ferrari) – 1,36,857
2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +0.224
3. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +0.475
4. Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin) – +0.603
5. Sergio Perez (Mexico, Red Bull) – +0.658
6. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Alpine) – +0.856
7. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +0.945
8. Pierre Gasly (France, Alpha Tauri) – +0.953
9. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren) – +0.999
10. Sebastian Vettel (Germany, Aston Martin) – +1.184…
16. Robert Schwartzman (Israel, Ferrari) — +2.094…
Source : MatchTV

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