George Russell Shines in Barcelona Practice; Antonelli Struggles with Traffic
In the final practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, George Russell secured the fastest time, closely followed by Oscar Piastri, while Kimi Antonelli faced challenges due to traffic.
George Russell emerged as the fastest driver during the final practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, showcasing strong performance ahead of the race.
Oscar Piastri closely trailed Russell, finishing in second place, indicating a competitive edge as the drivers prepare for the upcoming event.
Conversely, Kimi Antonelli encountered significant traffic issues that impacted his performance, potentially affecting his strategy for the race.
Updates
Update at 14:39 UTC on 2026-06-26
BBC Sport reported Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. Sky Sports reported Championship leader Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix as their rivals ran into reliability problems.
Sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports