F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice
George Russell secured the fastest time in the final practice session for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
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📍 How it ended
George Russell topped the final practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix. He beat Kimi Antonelli to the top spot during the closing stages.
Epilogue added 11d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
George Russell topped the final practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Kimi Antonelli. The events are taking place in Spielberg.
Coverage from Formula 1, Autosport, the BBC, and The Guardian emphasizes the results of the final practice and the transition into the qualifying phase of the event. Attention now shifts to the Formula One qualifying sessions as reported by The Guardian and BBC.
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Quick answers
Who was the fastest in the final practice?
George Russell recorded the fastest time.
Who did Russell beat for the top spot?
Russell beat Antonelli.
Where is the Austrian Grand Prix being held?
The event is taking place in Spielberg.
Coverage (6)
- What happened in final F1 practice at Austrian GP The Race · 20d ago
- Austrian Grand Prix: Formula One qualifying The Guardian · 20d ago
- Russell goes fastest in final Austria practice Formula 1 · 20d ago
- F1 practice & qualifying LIVE: Austrian Grand Prix 2026 times, results, radio & updates from Spielberg BBC · 20d ago
- F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice Autosport · 20d ago
- Austrian Grand Prix: George Russell tops final practice in closing stages, Kimi Antonelli behind ESPN · 20d ago
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