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Lewis Hamilton Tops Final Practice Ahead of United States Grand Prix Qualifying

Hamilton was the only driver to break the 1m35s barrier in FP3, edging out Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc at Austin.

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According to Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories, In the final practice session for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time, finishing ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Hamilton's lap was the only one to dip below the 1 minute 35 second mark during the last 20 minutes of FP3.

Charles Leclerc was prevented from surpassing Hamilton on the timesheets due to multiple track limits violations, which affected his overall pace. This session sets the stage for a competitive qualifying session as drivers aim to secure the best starting positions for the race.

The performance in FP3 is a key indicator of form heading into qualifying, with Hamilton showing strong pace on the Austin circuit.

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