Max Verstappen has slight edge on title rival Lando Norris in Austin practice

Carlos Sainz took top spot ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.

SLIGHT EDGE: Max Verstappen held the edge in the only practice session. Picture: David Davies/PA

Lando Norris trailed championship rival Max Verstappen in practice for the US Grand Prix.

Norris, who is 52 points behind Verstappen heading into the remaining six rounds, finished fourth, one spot behind Red Bull’s Verstappen at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.