Kimi Antonelli sets the pace from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during second practice in Austria
Kimi Antonelli topped the second practice session for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, outpacing McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The session was marked by technical difficulties for the Cadillac team, including a cockpit fire for Valtteri Bottas and a mechanical failure for Sergio Perez.
Why it matters
This session highlights the competitive landscape of the 2026 F1 season and underscores the reliability challenges teams face when integrating major technical upgrades at high-stakes circuits.
Kimi Antonelli ended Friday's running at the Austrian Grand Prix on top for Mercedes.
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