F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice
George Russell edges out Kimi Antonelli to take the fastest time in the final practice session of the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
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The brief
George Russell has topped Practice Three at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg. He finished ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton in the session's final standings.
Coverage from Sky Sports, Formula 1, BBC, and Autosport emphasizes Russell's top spot and the positioning of Antonelli and Hamilton. Sky Sports notes that these results set the stage for qualifying.
Attention now turns to the qualifying session and the overall results of the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Quick answers
Who finished first in the final practice for the Austrian GP?
George Russell recorded the fastest time.
Which drivers followed Russell in the practice standings?
Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton finished behind him.
Where is the Austrian Grand Prix taking place?
The event is held in Spielberg.
Coverage (5)
- Austrian GP: George Russell tops Practice Three from Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton to set up thrilling qualifying Sky Sports · 4h ago
- Russell goes fastest in final Austria practice Formula 1 · 4h ago
- F1 practice & qualifying LIVE: Austrian Grand Prix 2026 times, results, radio & updates from Spielberg BBC · 4h ago
- F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice Autosport · 4h ago
- Austrian Grand Prix: George Russell tops final practice in closing stages, Kimi Antonelli behind ESPN · 4h ago broke it first
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