Mercedes anticipate strong competition from rivals at Austrian Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
MotorsportsMercedes is preparing for the Austrian Grand Prix weekend amid expectations of strong competition from McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari. The team kicked off the event with Kimi Antonelli setting a fast pace on Friday. The team will need to maintain their performance as the weekend progresses in order to fend off challenges from these rivals.
- •Mercedes starts strong with Kimi Antonelli's pace on Friday.
- •McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari expected to challenge Mercedes.
- •The Austrian Grand Prix weekend is underway.
"Mercedes are braced for McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari to all potentially pose a threat as the Austrian Grand Prix weekend develops, despite their pace-setting start to the event with Kimi Antonelli on Friday.
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