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Russell Tops Messy FP1 at Austrian GP, Challenges Verstappen

George Russell set the pace during a chaotic FP1 for the Austrian Grand Prix, clocking in a lap at 1m5.542s, just ahead of reigning champion Max Verstappen. This practice session, however, was marred by changing weather conditions, with reports of light rain affecting performance towards the end.

Our Take:

Russell's impressive performance indicates that Mercedes might be finding its competitive edge just as the season approaches its midway point. With the championship fight heating up, the tension between Russell and Verstappen could provide some exhilarating races ahead, especially if the rain continues to play a role this weekend.

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Source: Autosport

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