Browsing: Austrian Grand Prix

In a post-race analysis, Mercedes revealed that the floor damage on Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 car during the Austrian Grand Prix had a significant impact, costing him approximately ‘two and a half tenths’ per lap. This damage likely contributed to Hamilton’s distant fourth-place finish at the Red Bull Ring, as teammate George Russell secured Mercedes’ first win since November 2022.

Max Verstappen secured pole position in the Austria Sprint Qualifying, marking a strong start to the weekend for Red Bull. The Dutch driver overcame a sensor issue in free practice to top every segment in qualifying, finishing with a time of 1:04.686. Teammates Sergio Perez, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri round out the top positions, setting the stage for an exciting Sprint race tomorrow.

Formula 1 fans are in for an electrifying weekend as the Austrian Grand Prix takes place at the Red Bull Ring. Max Verstappen, the current championship leader, looks poised to continue his dominance by taking pole position on his team’s home turf after a strong performance in practice and the Sprint Shootout. Don’t miss the qualifying action – here’s when and where you can catch all the Formula 1 qualifying coverage.