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Stella praises Russell’s quick-thinking amid yellow flag confusion surrounding his pole lap at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP Qualifying session.

Stella praises Russell’s smart response to F1 Austrian GP yellow flag confusion during Qualifying

Chiara Martin6 days ago6 days ago06 mins

Andrea Stella believes George Russell handled the yellow flags during Qualifying, skilfully on his way to pole position at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, describing the Mercedes driver’s response as “on the edge” but acceptable. Russell completed a 1:06.113 during the closing moments of Q3, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.236s. However, Max Verstappen had crashed…

Kato had the fastest time on Day 2 of the 2026 F3 in-season testing at Spielberg, with Benavides topping the afternoon session.

2026 F3 In-Season Testing | Spielberg | Day 2 | Kato sets the pace in the morning as Benavides tops the afternoon

Shania Wallage1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Taito Kato and ART Grand Prix ended the 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) in-season Spielberg test on top overall, with the Japanese driver setting the fastest lap of the two-day test during Day 2’s morning session around the Red Bull Ring. Kato’s benchmark time of 1:20.297 remained unbeaten across the day, while Brad Benavides topped…

Walther leads 2026 F4 CEZ standings after dramatic Spielberg opener featuring four races, intense battles and multiple winners.

2026 | F4 CEZ | Round 1 | Spielberg | Walther leads the way after thrilling opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago1 month ago09 mins

The 2026 F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship launched in spectacular fashion at the Red Bull Ring, where a record-breaking grid created one of the most competitive weekends in the series’ history. With more than 40 drivers on the entry list, organisers introduced a split format featuring two qualifying sessions and four races. As a…

Marcus Sæter leads final FREC pre-season test at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as teams complete preparations for the 2026 season opener.

2026 | FREC | Spielberg Pre-Season Testing | Red Bull Ring Test wraps up FREC preparations ahead of 2026 opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) brought its pre-season programme to a close with two productive test days at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg over the Easter weekend. Following earlier running at the Hockenheimring and Circuit Paul Ricard, teams completed the final phase of preparation ahead of the season opener later this…

Hülkenberg secures P9 for Kick Sauber in the Austrian GP

Hülkenberg on excellent recovery from last on the grid to P9 in F1 Austrian GP

Louise du Manoir1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The F1 Austrian GP was a major success for the Sauber team overall and a solid result for Nico Hülkenberg. Having already contributed 20 points to the team before the race, Hülkenberg added to that tally by finishing in ninth place in the Austrian GP securing valuable additional points for Sauber. A perfectly executed race…

Christian Horner reflects on Kimi Antonelli's Lap 1 collision with Max Verstappen and its impact on the Dutchman's championship chances after his retirement from the F1 Austrian GP

Horner ponders Verstappen’s championship implications after Lap 1 retirement from F1 Austrian GP

Senjuti Jash1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shared his insights into Kimi Antonelli’s first-lap collision with Max Verstappen and its ramifications for the Dutchman’s championship chances following his retirement from the F1 Austrian GP. As Pierre Gasly’s spin triggered double yellow flags during his final flying lap in qualifying, Verstappen only lined up in seventh…

Lewis Hamilton secured a solid fourth-place finish for Ferrari at the F1 Austrian GP, delivering a much-needed boost for the Scuderia after a string of difficult weekends.

Hamilton happy with Ferrari progress but more needed following P4 in F1 Austrian GP

Louise du Manoir1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Lewis Hamilton secured a solid fourth-place finish for Ferrari at the F1 Austrian GP, delivering a much-needed boost for the Scuderia after a string of difficult weekends. Strong finish in Austria amid ongoing struggles Despite the encouraging result, Hamilton appeared frustrated with the performance of his SF-25. While he acknowledged a strong start and an…

A maiden F3 Sprint Race win in Austria has boosted Wharton’s confidence

Olivia Pursehouse1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

James Wharton took his maiden F3 win at the 2025 Austrian GP, during the Sprint Race. In the post Sprint Race Press Conference attended by Pit Debrief, Wharton reflected on his performance leading him to this moment. Maiden win in F3 Like every driver on the road to Formula 1, winning at any level, especially…

Norris snatches pole for McLaren at the Austrian GP Qualifying

F1 | Qualifying | Austrian GP | Norris snatches pole for McLaren

Louise du Manoir1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

Qualifying for Round 11 of the 2025 F1 season is complete, with the starting grid for the Austrian GP now set. Check out the full report and results below. With Mercedes showing unexpected speed around Spielberg, Ferrari’s new floor delivering encouraging results, and Verstappen looking formidable in his Red Bull, the two McLarens face a…

Bruno Del Pino grabs wonderful P4 in Qualifying at the F3 Austrian GP

Del Pino grabs his best qualifying result at the F3 Austrian GP

Doris Ivandic1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Bruno del Pino grabbed a strong P4 during qualifying for the F3 Austrian GP which is his best qualifying finish this season. It also becomes the team’s best qualifying performance this season, topping his P5 finish in Bahrain. The 19-year-old delivered a strong performance and kept pushing throughout the session which truly paid off. On…