Russell Snatches Top Spot in Heat

George Russell edged out teammate Kimi Antonelli by a hair’s breadth to top final practice at the Austrian GP, showcasing Mercedes’ resilience despite recent woes, while Lewis Hamilton powered Ferrari into third. The scorching heat tested all drivers, with McLaren’s early pace faltering and Red Bull’s Verstappen narrowly missing the top four. Russell’s front-brake woes briefly inflated the gap to Antonelli, but he surged ahead in the closing laps. McLaren’s Norris and Piastri slipped to fourth and fifth, while Verstappen and Leclerc battled for sixth and seventh. Racing Bulls’ Lawson and Lindblad surprised with top-ten finishes. With qualifying looming, Mercedes and Ferrari are neck-and-neck, and McLaren’s form could decide the race’s outcome under relentless heat. 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/987eaa0adda40431