Practice 1 · Austrian Grand Prix
Antonelli fastest in Practice 1 at the Austrian Grand Prix
Andrea Kimi Antonelli topped Practice 1 with a 1:07.796, 0.040s clear of Russell.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) set the pace in Practice 1 at the Austrian Grand Prix, with a best lap of 1:07.796, 0.040s quicker than George Russell. Oscar Piastri was third, 0.117s off the top.
Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull Racing filled the top of the order, with the top 10 covered by 1.275s and six drivers within a second of the fastest time.
Nine of the top 10 set their best laps on the soft tyre.
Alexander Albon completed the most laps, 31.
Practice times don't always tell the full story: teams run different fuel loads and programmes, and the order often changes once qualifying runs begin.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best lap | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:07.796 | |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:07.836 | +0.040s |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:07.913 | +0.117s |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:08.077 | +0.281s |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:08.461 | +0.665s |
| 6 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:08.726 | +0.930s |
| 7 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:08.873 | +1.077s |
| 8 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:08.962 | +1.166s |
| 9 | Dino Beganovic | Ferrari | 1:09.054 | +1.258s |
| 10 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:09.071 | +1.275s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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