Austrian GP: George Russell fastest from Max Verstappen as Alex Dunne impresses in first practice | F1 News
George Russell was the fastest of Max Verstappen during the first practice of the Austrian Grand Prix when Alex Dunne of Ireland impressed during his beginnings in McLaren.
Russell Canada winner, which revealed Sky Sports F1 That Mercedes speaks to Verstappen of the future of the Dutchman, piqued his rival of 0.065 on Red Bull’s Home Track.
The head of the Oscar Piastri championship finished third and Dunne, who replaced Lando Norris for the first session in Austria, took fourth place and was only a quarter of second rhythm Russell.
The F1 teams must respect a rule which forces them to direct a recruit in at least four training sessions during the season, then McLaren took the opportunity to give Dunne a chance to shine and he certainly attracted the attention of the paddock.
Dunne, 19, leads the Formula 2 championship and became the first Irish pilot to participate in a F1 racing weekend from Ralph Firman in 2003.
“You just want him to have a good session and that everything is fine. All the merit,” said Sky Sports F1‘S Bernie Collins.
“He looks so strong in F2 and did a fantastic job. I couldn’t be more proud of him.”
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Watch Ferrari undergo a double fear at the start of P1 during the Austrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has undergone a gearbox number halfway through the session and was ninth while Ferrari brought a new floor to Austria to try to fill his horse deficit.
Ferrari also directed a recruit with Dino Bedingovic leading to the place of Charles Leclerc, who will return with Norris for the second test later Friday at 4 p.m.
Austrian GP schedule of Sky Sports F1
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Return to some of the most dramatic moments over the years at the Austrian Grand Prix
Friday June 27
1:55 p.m.: F3 Qualify *
2:50 p.m.: F2 Qualification *
3:35 p.m.: Austrichia GP practices two (the session starts at 4 p.m.) *
5:15 p.m.: The show F1 *
Saturday June 28
9 am: F3 Sprint
11:15 p.m.: Austrichia GP practices three (the session starts at 11:30 am)
1:10 p.m.: F2 Sprint
2:15 p.m.: Austrian GP qualification accumulation *
3 p.m.: Austrian GP qualification *
5 p.m.: Ted’s qualification book
Sunday June 29
7:25 am: F3 functionalities race
8:55 am: F2 functionality breed
10:40 am: Porsche Supercup
12:30 p.m.: Grand Prix Sunday: Austria GP Build-Up *
2 p.m.: The Austrian Grand Prix *
4 p.m.: Checkered flag: Austrian GP reaction *
5 p.m.: Ted’s notebook
* Also on the main event of Sky Sports
The next step for the Formula 1 2025 season is a return to Europe for the Austrian Grand Prix, which is live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend. Stream Sky Sports with now – no contract, cancel at any time.
