Austrian GP: Will lack of improvements to Red Bull engine lead to Verstappen exit?

Friday 26 June 2026 16:13, UK

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Highlights from Friday's practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Bottas' Cadillac on fire and Verstappen stops TWICE in pit lane during practice

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Max Verstappen came to a stop in the pit lane in his Red Bull during opening practice in Austria.

'Sputtering its way down' | Verstappen stops not once but TWICE in pit lane during P1!

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