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F1 Results Today: Hamilton suffers Ferrari nightmare at Austrian GP as unexpected conditions strike
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari faced a rough start at the Austrian Grand Prix with a team-wide issue in FP1.
Mercedes’ George Russell led the practice while Ferrari struggled, with mechanics attending to gearbox and floor issues on the cars of Hamilton and Leclerc.
Despite the setbacks, both drivers managed to return to the track, but in rainy conditions, Hamilton took P9 and Ferrari Academy Driver Beganovic landed in P18.
The pressure is on Ferrari to recover from this poor start and deliver a strong weekend as they aim to make up for lost track time and improve their season standings.
The session also saw a debut for F2 star Alex Dunne in place of Lando Norris, with championship leader Oscar Piastri impressing with a third-fastest finish.
Max Verstappen’s second-fastest result in front of his home crowd highlighted the competitive spirit at the Red Bull Ring, setting the stage for an exciting race weekend in Austria.
