Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Alex Albon is a Formula 1 driver for Williams.
Arvid Lindblad is a Racing Bulls driver in Formula 1.
Racing driver associated with Charles Leclerc's Ferrari.
Franco Colapinto is a young driver competing in Formula 1.
George Russell is a British Formula 1 racing driver currently racing for Mercedes.
Team boss of Williams.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Reserve driver for Williams.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
Racing driver for Haas.
Oscar Piastri is a driver for McLaren.
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Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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