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Kimi Antonelli sets the pace in Free Practice 1 from team mate George Russell and Oscar Piastri as Mercedes dominate ahead of Austrian Grand Prix

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Kimi Antonelli sets the pace in Free Practice 1 from team mate George Russell and Oscar Piastri as Mercedes dominate ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
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Kimi Antonelli led the first free practice session for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, outpacing teammate George Russell and McLaren's Oscar Piastri. The session was marked by technical issues for several drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.

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This session highlights the competitive landscape of the 2026 F1 season and the ongoing technical challenges teams face with new car regulations.

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Six rookies stepped in for Free Practice 1 as Kimi Antonelli topped the leaderboard in Austria.

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