Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Summary
Kimi Antonelli was the fastest driver in the first practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix, narrowly beating George Russell. Several teams, including Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari, tested new upgrades, with Ferrari hoping to close the gap to Mercedes on this power-focused track.Key Facts
- Kimi Antonelli led the first practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
- George Russell was second, only 0.04 seconds behind Antonelli.
- Oscar Piastri finished third, close behind the top two drivers.
- Mercedes drivers took the top two spots in this session.
- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ran a major aerodynamic upgrade and finished fourth.
- Lewis Hamilton, who won the previous race in Spain, was further back and expressed concerns about his car.
- Ferrari introduced an engine upgrade but said it might not fully match Mercedes’ power advantage.
- The Austrian track is known for favoring cars with strong engine power.
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