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Verstappen fastest in first practice at Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Hamilton fourth
Photo: © REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull took first place in the first free practice of the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.
The best time of the Dutch pilot was 1 minute 05.742 seconds. Ferrari pilot Carlos Sainz (+0.241) finished second, while his teammate Charles Leclerc (+0.270) finished third.
Qualifying will take place later on Friday.
“Formula 1”. Tenth stage. Austrian Grand Prix
First free practice
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:05.742
2. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – +0.241
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +0.270
4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – +0.509
5. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) – +0.520
6. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – +0.598
7. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) – +0.755
8. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +0.914
9. George Russell (Mercedes) – +0.954
10. Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) – +1.038
Source: Sportbox
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