F1 results today: Austrian Grand Prix practice times – Hamilton poses big threat to Verstappen
This race weekend in Austria started with the only practice of the event thanks to the sprint race scheduled at Red Bull ring
Max Verstappen went fastest for the first time in Spielberg and just grabbed first place from McLaren from Oscar Piastri and Ferrari from Charles Leclerc. F1 SURVIVALS: Horner concedes Red Bull penalty after Verstappen red flag at Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton looked a strong contender as he was the only driver in the top five running on hard tires – and he didn’t run on soft tires as he was fastest in most practice sessions.
Red Bull was able to lead Verstappen on track to finish practice and took the lead from Piastre, and Ferrari and Hamilton.