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
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The brief
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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (9)
- Austrian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli tops second practice, teammate George Russell off the pace ESPN · 5h ago
- F1 Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli tops FP2 to complete perfect Friday Motorsport.com · 5h ago
- Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes team-mate George Russell in first practice BBC · 5h ago
- FP2: Antonelli sets the pace from Piastri and Norris during second practice in Austria Formula 1 · 5h ago
- F1 Austrian GP 2026 practice results The Race · 5h ago
- Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli tops first practice as Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar, Lando Norris suffer unreliability issues Sky Sports · 5h ago
- F1 practice LIVE: Austrian Grand Prix 2026 times, results, radio & updates from Spielberg BBC · 5h ago
- Austrian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in first practice ESPN · 5h ago
- Antonelli leads in Austria FP1 from Russell and Piastri Formula 1 · 5h ago
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