Sports · 5 September 2026

George Russell finishes fastest in second practice at the Italian Grand Prix

Lukas Raich via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

The Mercedes driver finished just over a tenth of a second clear of Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli took third, but the young Italian will start the main race from last place following an engine replacement. Current world champion Max Verstappen only managed eighth after saying his Red Bull car lacked downforce.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 September 2026 at 5:01

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