How close was Russell’s lead over Antonelli in FP3?

Russell topped Antonelli by 38 milliseconds—less than the width of a single gear tooth—making it one of the tightest margins in recent Mercedes history.

What was the fastest lap time in FP3?

George Russell’s 1:04.895 was the quickest of the session, recorded on a soft tyre run in the final sector of his fastest lap.

Where did Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso finish in FP3?

Sainz placed third (1:05.012), while Alonso was 15th (1:05.399) after reporting balance issues that cost him time in the high-speed esses.

What happens next after FP3?

Qualifying on Saturday afternoon will set the grid for Sunday’s sprint race, with the tight Red Bull Ring layout amplifying the risk of a single mistake.

Did Mercedes identify any issues from FP3?

Team principal Toto Wolff said the margins were “too close for comfort” and that the team would review both drivers’ setups overnight before qualifying.

Why did Alonso struggle in FP3?

Ferrari’s rear instability under braking in the high-speed esses forced Alonso onto defensive lines, costing him time in a sector where precision is critical.

Russell edges Antonelli by 38ms in Austrian GP FP3 thriller

Mercedes teammates go wheel-to-wheel in Salzburg as Russell holds razor-thin advantage ahead of qualifying.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 29 Jun, 22:58

Russell edges Antonelli by 38ms in Austrian GP FP3 thriller

George Russell seized the early upper hand in the Austrian Grand Prix showdown, edging teammate Kimi Antonelli by just 38 milliseconds in Free Practice 3 at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday. The margin—less than the width of a gearbox—underscored the escalating rivalry inside Mercedes, where both drivers are locked in a fight for internal supremacy as well as championship points. 933.

Why this matters

Frequently asked

Source

More on Carlos SAINZ

Ghana beats Panama 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener

Queiroz takes Ghana to the fifth World Cup: the coach who doesn't know how to stop

Ibrahimovic under fire, Cuomo: «He had to convey Milan's winning mentality»

Carlos Martingo takes charge of Handebol do Porto

Editor's picks

Leslie Odom, Jr. Honors Broadway Legends at 2026 Tony Awards

Kimi Antonelli’s Monaco Win Leaves F1 Grasping

Mercedes’ Austrian GP grip tested by McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari

Ex-racer Okulovich hits the market with Don Basilio yerba mate

Up next

NFC East Preview: Can Anyone Topple the Eagles?

Bastianini cleared for 2027 MotoGP switch to Trackhouse Aprilia

UFC 2026 Half-Year Awards: The Fights That Stole the Show

Milan’s €10.8m windfall from Tonali’s record Tottenham deal

2026 NHL free agency tracker: News, contracts, grades, buzz

O’Malley pushes for Yan rematch after bantamweight dominance talk

More news

Kieffer chases rookie podium in Spielberg Porsche Supercup showdown

Tatis' Four Hits Can't Stop Padres' Extra‑Innings Defeat

Kurkjian: Mets’ Mendoza firing wasn’t a shock

Stephen A.'s Endorsement Bolsters Russell Wilson's Hall of Fame Case

More about Motorsport

Norris at Silverstone: less pressure, but the desire to win still burns

Algeria-Switzerland: the time and the chain of the shock in the round of 16

Brazil survive Japan scare, set up France quarterfinal

BMW M4 DTM Edition: race-bred replicas hit the street