Heat, Upgrades, and Midfield Momentum Define Friday Practice at the Red Bull Ring
Hot Austrian conditions made Friday practice at the Red Bull Ring lively, with Antonelli fastest in FP1 and FP2 as teams assessed pace and tyre wear. Mercedes and McLaren showed competitive race pace, while Red Bull and Ferrari worked through balance issues and corner dynamics. Updates—Red Bull’s suspension/floor and Audi’s rear-end changes—signal an improving but still tight midfield battle ahead of qualifying, withCadillac reliability hiccups and Turn 3 grip challenges shaping early impressions.
