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F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice

Mercedes driver George Russell has denied his team-mate and Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli a clean sweep of Austrian Grand Prix practice...

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Mercedes driver George Russell has denied his team-mate and Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli a clean sweep of Austrian Grand Prix practice...

Key takeaways

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  • What changed: Mercedes driver George Russell has denied his team-mate and Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli a clean sweep of Austrian Grand Prix practice.
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari, and the 2026 season are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari, Barcelona, or the 2026 season archive for more context.

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A result shaped by track position and execution.

Why it matters

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It can shift the competitive picture around the teams and drivers involved in the 2026 season.

At a glance

Source
Autosport
Seasons
2026
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), George Russell (Bio & Records), Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records), Lewis Hamilton (Bio & Records)
Teams
Scuderia Ferrari (History & Technical Path), McLaren F1 Team (History & Technical Path), Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path)
Circuits
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

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Source: Autosport

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