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George Russell Reigns Supreme in F1 Austrian GP First Practice Scalping Verstappen

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
June 27, 2025
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George Russell Reigns Supreme in F1 Austrian GP First Practice Scalping Verstappen

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 27, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell before practice REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

In a thunderous display of speed and precision, George Russell dominated the first practice session for the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, leaving his competitors in the dust at the Red Bull Ring. The British driver set the pace with a blistering lap time of 1:05.542s, outpacing Max Verstappen by a mere six hundredths of a second.

Not one to be outdone, Verstappen claimed the second spot on the timesheets, with Oscar Piastri following closely in third place. The session also saw impressive performances from Alex Dunne in the McLaren, Pierre Gasly in the Alpine, and Gabriel Bortoleto in the Sauber.

Despite facing gearbox issues, Lewis Hamilton managed to secure the ninth position, while the Racing Bulls of Isack Hadjar rounded up the top 10. The session was not without its dramatic moments, as Fernando Alonso took a spin at the final corner in his Aston Martin, and Dino Beganovic encountered technical difficulties in the second Ferrari.

As the dust settled, it was clear that Russell had set a formidable benchmark for the rest of the field to chase in the upcoming sessions. With the competition heating up, all eyes are on the drivers as they prepare to battle it out for pole position in the Austrian Grand Prix.

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the F1 Austrian Grand Prix weekend unfolds, promising high-octane action and adrenaline-fueled drama on the track.

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