
Russell edges to fastest in Australian GP practice as Antonelli crash shakes qualifying prep
George Russell topped final Australian Grand Prix practice, his 1:19.053 lap 0.616s quicker than Hamilton, after Kimi Antonelli suffered a heavy Turn Two crash that Mercedes must rebuild from before qualifying. Leclerc and Piastri completed the top four, Verstappen was sixth amid an energy deployment issue, and Lance Stroll did not run FP3 due to an engine problem, with qualifying set for 04:30 GMT.



