Russell Snatches FP3 from Antonelli as Mercedes Sweep All Three Austrian Practices — F1 2026
George Russell delivered a final-lap stunner to snatch FP3 from teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.038 seconds, completing a perfect Mercedes sweep of every practice session at the Red Bull Ring. Hamilton rose to third, Verstappen fought through bizarre earplug interference, and Aston Martin’s nightmare deepened ahead of qualifying.