Antonelli leads in Austria FP1 from Russell and Piastri
Kimi Antonelli shocks Formula 1 with fastest FP1 time in Austria, upending Mercedes and McLaren dominance
Who reported it (11)
- Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli completes Friday practice double as Mercedes team-mate George Russell struggles Sky Sports · 45d ago
- Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli heads Oscar Piastri in Friday practice BBC · 45d ago
- Austrian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli tops second practice, teammate George Russell off the pace ESPN · 45d ago
- F1 Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli tops FP2 to complete perfect Friday Motorsport.com · 45d ago
- Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes team-mate George Russell in first practice BBC · 45d ago
- FP2: Antonelli sets the pace from Piastri and Norris during second practice in Austria Formula 1 · 45d ago
- F1 Austrian GP 2026 practice results The Race · 45d ago
- Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli tops first practice as Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar, Lando Norris suffer unreliability issues Sky Sports · 45d ago
- F1 practice LIVE: Austrian Grand Prix 2026 times, results, radio & updates from Spielberg BBC · 45d ago
- Austrian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in first practice ESPN · 45d ago
- Antonelli leads in Austria FP1 from Russell and Piastri Formula 1 · 45d ago
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The story so far
Coverage highlights Antonelli’s unexpected pace, while Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar, and Lando Norris faced technical issues that hindered their sessions. Outlets including *The Race*, *Sky Sports*, *BBC*, *ESPN*, and the *Formula 1* official channel are reporting the results, with live updates and session breakdowns.
Next steps include FP2 and FP3 sessions, where teams may adjust strategies. Coverage will likely emphasize whether Antonelli’s lead holds or if others close the gap in later sessions.
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The obvious questions
Who topped FP1 in Austria?
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap in FP1.
Which teams are leading after FP1?
Antonelli’s team (not specified in headlines) leads, followed by Mercedes and McLaren.
Did Verstappen or Norris have issues?
Yes—Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar, and Lando Norris faced unreliability problems during FP1.
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