WINNERS AND LOSERS FROM COTA'S FRIDAY F1 ACTION
Oct 24·MCLAREN
Charles Leclerc and George Russell made contact during Friday's second practice session in Austin, a hairy moment between the Ferrari and Mercedes drivers that could have ended much worse. The incident highlights the razor-thin margins teams are pushing in practice as they hunt for setup gains ahead of qualifying. Watch the onboard angles and see just how close this came to real trouble.
Sam Collins breaks down every technical upgrade teams brought to the US Grand Prix. Ferrari's special livery reveals sidepod, floor, and diffuser changes. McLaren debuts new front brake ducts. Red Bull updates suspension geometry and front wing. VCARB modifies their floor package. Audi's zero-brake-scoop design pushes legality limits with new mirror supports and floor tweaks. Cadillac brings engine cover and floor updates. Complete technical breakdown of the Austin development race.
Friday's second practice session delivered the blueprint for the US Grand Prix weekend. Teams dialed in setups and sorted race pace across the Circuit of the Americas layout. The hour of running revealed who found speed early and which outfits still have work to do before Saturday's qualifying showdown. Every setup tweak and tire run matters heading into the weekend's crucial sessions.
