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Mercedes “riding a bit of a wave at the moment” following shock F1 Austrian GP victory — Russell

Rachel Stephens1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

In an incredible turn of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell took home his second career victory. The race, changed entirely by a dramatic collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, resulted in the victory getting handed to the Mercedes driver. The dramatic collision between Verstappen and Norris opened the door for the…

“I see what Max did as more within the limits than what Lando did” — Helmut Marko on the intense, controversial battle in F1 Austrian GP

Rachel Stephens1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Co-author: Chiara Martin The Austrian GP made George Russell a two-time race winner, caused champion leader Max Verstappen to slip back and finish the race in P5, and resulted in Lando Norris retiring his MCL38 from the race entirely. The battle between Verstappen and Norris eventually ended in a controversial collision, and Red Bull’s Helmut…

Horner says Verstappen’s F1 Austrian GP penalty was “harsh”, contact a “racing incident”

James O'Connor1 year ago09 mins

The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix will be remembered for the contact between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that took them out of contention for the victory. The Dutchman ultimately finished P5, with Norris retiring. Speaking in his post-race written media session, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted that contact between the pair felt like…

“We don’t want to see another 2021” — Stella calls for bigger penalties after “ineffective” one for Verstappen in F1 Austrian GP

James O'Connor1 year ago011 mins

Andrea Stella has called for changes following contact between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in the closing laps of the Austrian Grand Prix. A slow second stop and having to be held for Norris opened the race up as Verstappen’s 7s lead was quickly down to less than a second. After late braking moves offensively…

F1 | Austrian GP | Race | Russell wins in extraordinary circumstances as Verstappen and Norris collide in closing stages

James O'Connor1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

Everyone was on mediums aside from Zhou Guanyu who went for hards. The Chinese driver started in the pits following set-up changes. Verstappen got away well, comfortably leading Norris. The McLaren driver had to defend hard against Russell up to turn 3. Lewis Hamilton cleared Carlos Sainz for 4th but took to the run off….

F3 Feature | Austrian Grand Prix | Browning beats Mini and Beganovic to the flag after an eventful feature race in Austria

Olivia Pursehouse1 year ago05 mins

Hitech Pulse-Eight’s Luke Browning lines up in the P1 spot on the grid alongside Prema’s Arvid Lindblad after topping Friday’s qualifying session in Austria. After a delayed start, all five lights are out, and the feature race for round 6 is underway. Tramnitz has a slow start, dropping back to P7. Browning stays ahead of…

“We paid a little bit the price” for having no new softs in Q3 at F1 Austrian GP — Pérez

Syrine Ferchichi1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

As McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes move closer to Red Bull’s pace and performance, it is vital for the team to have strong results from both drivers to optimise race results and fend off potential challenges in the Constructors’ Championship. Max Verstappen has once again demonstrated his driving prowess, despite the numerous issues he’s faced with…

“It’s insane how much faster they are in the high speed” – Hamilton on Verstappen and Red Bull’s performance in F1 Austrian GP qualifying

Evan Roberts1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Following a qualifying session that saw Lewis Hamilton put his Mercedes P5 on the grid for the Austrian Grand Prix, the 7-time world champion was mystified by the pace of pole sitter Max Verstappen through the high speed sections of the final sector, as well as turn 6. Hamilton echoed comments made by Ferrari’s Carlos…

McLaren’s protest over Oscar Piastri’s F1 Austrian GP qualifying track limits violation has been dismissed by the FIA

Magdalena Put1 year ago1 year ago08 mins

FIA has rejected McLaren’s protest on the grounds that “it is inadmissible.” McLaren had lodged a protest regarding the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying result, believing there is not enough substantial evidence to prove Oscar Piastri had violated track limits. Having initially set the third fastest time in Q3, Piastri later dropped to 7th after his…

Tsunoda handed big fine following use of a slur word during F1 Austrian GP qualifying

James O'Connor1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Yuki Tsunoda has been handed a 40,000 euro fine following the use of a slur during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon, with 20,000 suspended. The Japanese driver used the r word as a driver pulled out into the fast lane ahead of him in during Q1. He finished up in P14…