Watch the best moments from FP1 for the Austrian GP

George Russell continued his impressive run of form, setting the fastest time in the opening practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. The Mercedes driver posted a 1m 05.542s on soft tyres, narrowly ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen by just 0.065 seconds. Russell’s strong showing follows his recent victory in Canada, hinting at Mercedes' sustained momentum.\nOscar Piastri secured third place, while F2 championship leader Alex Dunne delivered a standout performance, finishing fourth while deputizing for Lando Norris. His strong debut in an F1 session adds an intriguing storyline to the weekend.