Formula One kicks off in Austin
The U.S. Grand Prix kicked off Friday in Austin, Texas, for a weekend of racing and music with this year’s concert lineup including Taylor Swift and Usher.
- Carlos Sainz of Scuderia Toro Rosso and Spain during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
- Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Red Bull Racing Red Bull-TAG Heuer RB12 TAG Heuer on track during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
- Romain Grosjean of France driving the (8) Haas F1 Team Haas-Ferrari VF-16 Ferrari 059/5 turbo on track during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
- Detail shot showing the Evel Knievel branding on the helmet of Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
- Daniil Kvyat of Scuderia Toro Rosso and Russia during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
- Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP comes into the pit lane during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
- Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing sits in his car in the garage during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
- Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing walks into the garage with his Evel Knievel inspired helmet for the race during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
- Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing sits in his car in the garage during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
- Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing in the garage during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
- Daniil Kvyat of Scuderia Toro Rosso and Russia during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
- Haas driver Esteban Gutierrez, of Mexico, prepares to drive during the first practice session for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
- Jenson Button of Great Britain driving the (22) McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team McLaren MP4-31 Honda RA616H Hybrid turbo on track during practice for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2016 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)