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Verstappen left frustrated after high‑speed Q3 crash but sees "opportunities" for Austrian GP

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull endured a turbulent qualifying session at their home race in Spielberg, with Max Verstappen salvaging fifth on the grid despite a high‑speed crash that ended his Q3... read more »

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STATISTICS CORNER: Verstappen and McLaren are the most successful in Austria

about 1 month ago

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Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen has been the most successful driver at the Austrian Grand Prix, while McLaren is the most successful team, courtesy of its seven... read more »

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Pirelli predicts a strategic showdown in Austria: Two‑Stop vs Three‑Stop on the table as ...

about 1 month ago

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Pirelli expects Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix to be one of the most strategically complex races of the 2026 season, with both two‑stop and three‑stop strategies viable... read more »

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Hamilton praises Ferrari for overnight improvements amid Mercedes dominance in Spielberg

about 1 month ago

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Fresh from his maiden Ferrari Formula One victory in Barcelona, Lewis Hamilton continued his strong form by qualifying third for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix. read more »

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"I've been feeling comfortable in the car," claims Antonelli after frustrating end ...

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes emerged from a tense and unpredictable qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix with mixed emotions: elation for George Russell's superb pole position, and... read more »

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Wolff praises Russell for "using all of his experience"in chaotic Spielberg qualifying

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes heads into Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix with renewed confidence after a dramatic qualifying session that saw George Russell claim pole position and Andrea Kimi... read more »

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Vasseur focuses on Ferrari's positives despite yellow flag controversy in Austrian GP qualifying

about 1 month ago

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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur was keen to focus on the positives after qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc securing second on the grid and Lewis... read more »

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Hadjar encouraged by progress despite "plateau" in Qualifying as Red Bull faces overnight ...

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull endured a tense and uneven qualifying session at their home race in Spielberg, with Max Verstappen crashing out of Q3 and Isack Hadjar securing eighth on the grid... read more »

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Mekies says Red Bull "takes full responsibility" for Verstappen's Q3 crash as upgrades ...

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull endured a dramatic and demanding qualifying session at their home Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen crashing out of Q3 and Isack Hadjar securing eighth after a... read more »

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MotoGP: How will MotoGP fully revamp its Moto3 category from 2028?

about 1 month ago

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A major new chapter in Grand Prix motorcycle racing will begin in 2028, as MotoGP and Yamaha have announced a landmark long‑term project that will see Yamaha become the... read more »

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Piastri left puzzled after McLaren lacked final pace in Austrian GP qualifying

about 1 month ago

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McLaren's promising practice form faded when it mattered most in qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix, with both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris progressing comfortably... read more »

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Norris says P6 Is "realistic" for McLaren as team falls short of practice promise in ...

about 1 month ago

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McLaren's strong practice form did not fully translate into qualifying pace at the Austrian Grand Prix, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri reaching Q3 comfortably... read more »

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Aston Martin Admits "Expected" Struggles as Cooling Issues Leave Team on Back Row for ...

about 1 month ago

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Aston Martin endured a difficult and ultimately disappointing qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix, with both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll unable to escape Q1 as... read more »

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F1TECH: How has Red Bull upgraded its RB22 at its home race in Spielberg?

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull Racing has arrived at its home race in Spielberg with its most comprehensive development step of the season, unveiling a heavily revised RB22 aimed at closing the gap... read more »

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Russell takes pole for Austrian Grand Prix, toppling Ferrari duo

about 1 month ago

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George Russell has taken pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix after being cleared by the stewards for a yellow flag infringement. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ended up... read more »

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FP2: Russell heads dominant Mercedes one-two in final Spielberg practice

about 1 month ago

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The third and final free practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix delivered a tight hour of running, with George Russell rebounding strongly to put Mercedes back on top... read more »

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F1TECH: The secret test items Ferrari tried out on the opening day in Austria

about 1 month ago

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Ferrari has arrived at the Austrian Grand Prix with an unusual development programme, continuing the refinement process that began with the team's major aerodynamic... read more »

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F1TECH: Mercedes aims to achieve gains with more aggressive cooling package with Spielberg upgrades

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes has brought a compact but purposeful upgrade package to the Austrian Grand Prix, focusing on two areas that directly influence the W17's aerodynamic consistency... read more »

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F1TECH: Why did McLaren abandon its own Ferrari-style flip-flop rear wing?

about 1 month ago

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McLaren arrived at the Austrian Grand Prix with two aerodynamic updates for the MCL40, although only one of them ultimately made it onto the racetrack. read more »

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Hamilton reveals reason for Ferrari's lack of pace on the opening day in Spielberg

about 1 month ago

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Ferrari endured a difficult opening day at the Austrian Grand Prix as the Scuderia struggled to match the pace of its rivals during Friday practice, despite collecting valuable... read more »

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Leclerc blames top speed deficit for Ferrari's disappointing pace in Austria

about 1 month ago

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Charles Leclerc admitted Ferrari faces an uphill battle at the Austrian Grand Prix after a disappointing opening day at the Red Bull Ring, with the Monegasque conceding that... read more »

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Gasly: "The timeline is as soon as possible" as Alpine targets steady climb back to the front

about 1 month ago

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Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly offered an optimistic assessment of Alpine's long‑term ambitions, responding to recent comments from Executive Advisor... read more »

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Verstappen is still searching for the "right balance" in his heavily-updated Red Bull

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull experienced a mixed opening day at its home Austrian Grand Prix, with technical problems disrupting the first practice session before the team recovered to show... read more »

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"The car felt competitive from the outset," Mercedes driver hail their W17's ...

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes enjoyed its most encouraging Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix in several years as Kimi Antonelli topped both practice sessions and George Russell consistently... read more »

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McLaren think "Mercedes will be a step ahead" in the remainder of the Spielberg weekend

about 1 month ago

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McLaren emerged from Friday's practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix feeling quietly optimistic after both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri demonstrated encouraging... read more »