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"It's difficult to quantify the improvements, but the team is improving a lot" added the Pole, who took Raikkonen's place in FP1

"It's nice to hear it on the radio, but it's only Friday, let's stay focused"

Mercedes focused on long runs today to hope to beat their opponents at home

The Finn, already outside the top 10 in the second free practice, receives a penalty after the mistake in the pit lane

The Japanese hopes for a dry track and adds: "We need to work on the set-up"

The Italian driver consistently remains in the top ten at Spielberg

The second best time in the morning was incredible, but a problem with the power unit blocked the Frenchman's hopes

The Spaniard set some excellent times in Zeltweg, but hopes to be able to improve further in view of qualifying

The Mexican doesn't stand out on the timesheets in free practice, but reveals: "I need to refine the balance of the car"

"The fastest lap was Lewis's, but it was cancelled" said the Dutchman, who however also seems faster in terms of race pace