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formula-12 hours ago•17 min saved

Antonelli Tops Austria Practice as Ferrari Upgrade Falls Short

Mercedes led Friday practice in Spielberg with Kimi Antonelli fastest and delivering the strongest long-run pace, while Ferrari’s upgraded power unit failed to close the gap. Leclerc and Ferrari were notably slower in both single-lap and long-run simulations, McLaren showed some pace but struggled with tyre degradation, and Red Bull’s upgrade did not yield a breakthrough. With hot conditions increasing tyre wear, a two- to three-stop race looks likely.

via Motorsport.com|

#austrian-grand-prix #ferrari-upgrade #formula-1

sports3 hours ago•8 min saved

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.

via Autosport|

#austrian-grand-prix #formula-1 #friday-practice

sports7 months ago•5 min saved

Verstappen's Bold Strategies and Pitstop Decisions at Brazil GP

Max Verstappen gave up the lead at the Brazilian GP due to strategic tyre management, opting for a final pitstop to switch to soft tyres, which allowed him to recover to the podium but likely cost him a chance at victory, as tyre degradation was too high to sustain longer on older mediums.

via Motorsport.com|

#brazil-gp #max-verstappen #pitstop-strategy