Antonelli Leads, Ferrari Struggles

Kimi Antonelli is flying at the Austrian Grand Prix, topping both practice sessions with blistering pace, while Mercedes surges ahead of McLaren, who still grapple with tire degradation. Ferrari’s big upgrade? A major disappointment—struggling in technical corners and long runs, a sharp contrast to their Spain win. Red Bull’s new package also underwhelmed, with Max Verstappen trailing Antonelli and battling tire wear. The scorching heat threatens a three-stop race, per Pirelli, adding chaos. Midfield sees Audi’s strong long-run form, but can they score? Alpine and Racing Bulls look solid, while Williams and Aston Martin trail. Qualifying promises drama as Mercedes leads, Ferrari searches for answers, and tire strategy becomes king. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/217800f6ce616983