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Kimi Antonelli tops both Friday practices at Austrian GP
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli completed a perfect Friday at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix by leading both free practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring. The championship leader set the fastest time in FP2 with a lap of 1m07.014s, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli led both free practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The championship leader also posted the strongest long-run pace, ahead of teammate George Russell.
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Mercedes driver George Russell has identified McLaren as a serious contender ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix after strong showings in Friday practice at the Red Bull Ring.
Mercedes has withdrawn its request for a review of George Russell's penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix. The team confirmed the decision on Friday morning after discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management.
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The FIA has accepted Mercedes' request for a review of the Monaco Grand Prix result and George Russell's penalties. A hearing is scheduled for this Saturday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Former Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has compared Kimi Antonelli's recent success to that of Michael Schumacher while explaining why George Russell holds an edge at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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George Russell lost a potential podium finish in the Monaco Grand Prix after a series of penalties stemming from a faulty timing system in the pit lane. The incident left the Mercedes driver with zero points from the race, while Pierre Gasly regained his podium position following a review. Mercedes is now exploring legal options over the outcome.
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