2024 F1 United States Grand Prix - Race Day - As it happened

Leclerc, Verstappen, Sainz, Norris, Piastri, Gasly, Magnussen, Tsunoda, Perez, Alonso, Hulkenberg, Hamilton, Stroll, Lawson, Zhou, Colapinto, Bottas, Albon, Russell and Ocon is the order

Leclerc leads out of Turn 1 after Verstappen attempted to get by Norris.

So it's Leclerc at the front ahead of Verstappen, Sainz and Norris.

The United States Grand Prix in Austin is now underway!

Can Norris take a decisive win in the title race? Or will Verstappen move one step closer to his fourth championship?

Norris leads the pack away ahead of Verstappen and Sainz.

A big day in the title race. It's must win for Norris and McLaren.

Mediums for everyone except Stroll, Colapinto, Hamilton, Lawson and Russell, who are on the hards.

Norris, Verstappen, Sainz, Leclerc, Piastri, Gasly, Alonso, Magnussen, Perez, Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, Ocon, Stroll, Albon, Colapinto, Bottas, Hamilton, Zhou, Lawson.

Russell will start from the pit lane. 

"The last few races we have already struggling on race pace, we couldn't really keep up with them whatever we did. Yesterday the Sprint was already a nice indication it seemed a lot better already, I now hope on full fuel it's the same."

• Pirelli is expecting teams to opt for a two-stop strategy in Austin
• Ferrari had the best tyre wear in the sprint, but with parc ferme opening after the shorter races, teams like McLaren have made crucial setup changes to their cars
• Over the years, P2 has often led into Turn 1 on the opening lap so watch out for Verstappen v Norris

Norris, Verstappen, Sainz, Leclerc, Piastri, Gasly, Alonso, Magnussen, Perez, Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, Ocon, Stroll, Albon, Colapinto, Bottas, Hamilton, Zhou, Lawson.

Russell will start from the pit lane. 

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The action gets underway in 50 minutes' time so we will building up to the race!