George Russell was fastest in the final practice session at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday. He set the day’s quickest lap and gave Mercedes a strong start to the weekend. Russell beat his teammate Kimi Anton, who ended the session in runner‑up place. Both drivers ran on the medium compound, and the lap times stayed tight throughout the hour. Engineers said the smooth track and crisp air let them secure a strong set‑up for the race. Mercedes will intend to keep the momentum into the sprint race on Sunday.
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Russell goes fastest in final Austria practice - Formula 1
Russell goes fastest in final Austria practice Formula 1
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F1 2026 Austrian Grand Prix - FP3 Results - Motorsport Week
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F1 results: Austrian Grand Prix, Free Practice 3 - Russell beats Antonelli - PlanetF1
F1 results: Austrian Grand Prix, Free Practice 3 - Russell beats Antonelli PlanetF1
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2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results - racingnews365.com
2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results racingnews365.com