Winners and losers from F1 Madring practice
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- The Madring circuit's first day of Formula 1 running went smoothly, defying expectations of chaos, with positive feedback from teams and drivers praising its design and challenge level.
- Arvid Lindblad crashed but remained optimistic, highlighting his car's competitive pace despite damage, with his team boss emphasizing their strong performance relative to the field.
- McLaren struggled due to a gearbox failure limiting Lando Norris's track time, and Oscar Piastri noted a lack of pace, signaling a difficult weekend ahead amid strong competition.
- Haas showed promising improvements with their Monza-upgraded cars, with Esteban Ocon noting better consistency and potential advantages due to tyre graining conditions.
- Red Bull faced challenges balancing their cars, with Max Verstappen and teammate Liam Lawson both citing issues, while Mercedes demonstrated strength by topping practice sessions with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
