While the actual practice session started on time, the cars did not go out until a few moments later. When the cars started to go out, it was the two Aston Martins who went out first, but it was
Max Verstappen who set the first lap time.
The
Ferrari's looked like they were struggling with multiple radio messages about their rear grip but once Leclerc got his tyres warmed up, he was able to crack into the top five and stay there along with Hamilton who went second close towards the beginning.
Piastri was the second driver to tap into the 1.04s, following Norris, who had set that time earlier on.
For the second time, Norris tops a practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix.