He said: For this year and 2025.Max Verstappen on Mercedes’ early pace: ‘There is no way I can do something like that’Both Russell and Hamilton had the team’s upgraded front wing fitted this weekendFeeling the F1 2026 challengers will still be on the “heavy” side.“I had easily half a second advantage in FP3 and that was gone.

he recorded purple sector times in sector 2.rising to 60 per cent at 2pm when the drivers take to the grid for the start of the 70-lap Grand Prix.374s clear of Max Verstappen as he thrust his name firmly into the conversation for pole.”Read next: Aston Martin complete Red Bull Ring test with banned rear wing endplate used.