Formula-1
Verstappen fastest in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen / Photo: © Mark Thompson / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
Pilot “Red Bull” Max Verstappen showed the best time in the first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Verstappen completed his fastest lap in 1 minute 6.302 seconds. Following the Dutchman in the protocol was the Monegasque Charles Leclerc from Ferrari (+0.255). Britain’s George Russell of Mercedes is third (+0.400).
Qualifying will take place later on Friday. Verstappen is the leader of the individual classification.
Formula 1 World Championship. 11th stage. Austrian Grand Prix.
First free practice
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull, Netherlands) – 1.06.302
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari, Monaco) – +0.255
3. George Russell (Mercedes, UK) – +0.400
Source: Sportbox
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