AUSTIN PRACTICE UNDERWAY: ANTONELLI LEADS BY 102 · Fri, Oct 23
Formula 1
Friday practice underway at COTA: Antonelli and Russell begin US Grand Prix running.
Austin Friday: Practice 1 and 2 at COTA. Race Sunday 25 October at 15:00 local. Antonelli 340, Russell 238 (gap 102). Mercedes 578.
United States Grand Prix · Austin COTA (23-25 October)
Bars show the gap to the leader. Antonelli has 340, 102 ahead of Russell on 238. Friday practice underway in Austin.
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