Lewis Hamilton tops the timing sheets in FP3 ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton topped the timing sheets in FP3 at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, setting up a potentially intense qualifying session. The third practice hour began at 12:30 p.m. local time with partly cloudy skies and an 80°F air temperature. Early running included Sergio Pérez, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Franco Colapinto, while others like Lando Norris, Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc, and Oliver Bearman stayed in the garage. With 50 minutes left, Hamilton moved to the front after several leaders traded spots. He ultimately logged a 1:35.561 on soft tires, beating Max Verstappen’s 1:35.702 and Oscar Piastri’s 1:36.243.