Russell warns McLaren pace could threaten Mercedes at Austrian GP
TL;DR
Mercedes' George Russell says McLaren’s Friday practice pace at the Austrian Grand Prix is a real threat, highlighting their race pace in heat and noting Kimi Antonelli’s FP1/FP2 advantage as Piastri and Norris showed strong pace; the comments add to expectations that McLaren and Ferrari may challenge in hot races, alongside Red Bull and Mercedes.
- George Russell identifies "concerning" McLaren pace as a 'real threat' in F1 Austria GP Motorsport.com
- Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli heads Oscar Piastri in Friday practice BBC
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- Austrian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli tops second practice, teammate George Russell off the pace ESPN
- Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli completes Friday practice double as Mercedes team-mate George Russell struggles Sky Sports
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