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George Russell identifies "concerning" McLaren pace as a 'real threat' in F1 Austria GP

Kimi Antonelli led both Friday practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix. George Russell described McLaren's pace as a "real threat" and "concerning." Russell finished sixth in FP2 following a mistake on his fastest lap.

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New practice data shows Kimi Antonelli topping both Friday sessions while George Russell flags McLaren's long-run pace.

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  1. George Russell Warns of McLaren Threat Despite Antonelli Practice Lead

    Kimi Antonelli led both Friday practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix. George Russell described McLaren's pace as a "real threat" and "concerning." Russell finished sixth in FP2 following a mistake on his fastest lap.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kimi Antonelli topped both Friday practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring.
    • Kimi Antonelli led FP2 by 0.237s over Oscar Piastri.
    • George Russell identified McLaren as a "real threat" and described their pace as "concerning".
    • George Russell finished sixth in FP2.
    • Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in first practice.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • McLaren's long-run pace is Mercedes' bigger problem.
    • McLaren shrugged off George Russell's comments regarding their practice pace.
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