P1racenews AI automatic summary:
‘A nice little 360’ said Max Verstappen. Cool as a cucumber but he will need to find more pace in qualifying to challenge Lando Norris.
Verstappen spun through 360 degrees in the same corner and remained calm on the radio, joking about the incident. During the session, there was a tense moment when Verstappen had to avoid Pierre Gasly’s incoming Alpine, causing some frustration.
Lando Norris dominated the Austrian Grand Prix practice sessions, with his McLaren showing strong performance. Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri closely followed Norris in the rankings, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying round.
Verstappen faced some challenges with his car’s handling but still managed to stay competitive, while Norris delivered impressive lap times throughout the practice sessions. Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton also showed better performance compared to the preceding day’s sessions.
Despite some mistakes and challenges, Norris managed to set the best overall lap time, with Piastri trailing closely behind. The last few minutes of the practice session were intense, with drivers pushing the limits in preparation for the qualifying simulations.
