Kimi Antonelli leads Piastri and Norris in Austria FP2 session
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
MotorsportsKimi Antonelli recorded the fastest lap during the second practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Spielberg circuit on June 26, 2026. He clocked a time of 1:07.014, ahead of McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The session saw various challenges, with Sergio Perez experiencing mechanical issues and Cadillac struggling with their upgrades. Antonelli, who improved on his earlier time from the first practice, maintained a strong pace against competitors including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The teams will analyze their performances before the final practice session.
- •Antonelli finishes FP2 with a time of 1:07.014.
- •Piastri and Norris take P2 and P3 respectively for McLaren.
- •Sergio Perez's session ends early due to car troubles.
- •Cadillac faces issues with their upgrade package.
- •Verstappen and Hamilton finish fourth and fifth in FP2.
"Kimi Antonelli ended Friday's running at the Austrian Grand Prix on top for Mercedes.
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