Austrian GP | F3 | Wurz goes top as drivers struggle with track limits

Formula 3 returns, just a week after the Spanish Grand Prix, which saw victories for Campos Racing’s Mari Boya and Prema Racing’s Arvid Lindblad in the sprint and feature races respectively. The drivers are currently in their garages, awaiting the start of the weekend’s first practice session. Conditions at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg,…

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“They’re definitely more sensitive than any other season I remember” — Hamilton identifies tyre prep as key factor influencing F1 performance

Lewis Hamilton made a long-awaited return to the podium with a P3 finish at last week’s Spanish Grand Prix, sparking hopes of a Mercedes resurgence after a slow start to the season.  Speaking on Thursday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Hamilton admitted that the W15 has proven tricky to set up in a way…

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How the “exciting project and future at Silverstone” convinced Lance Stroll a bright future is ahead following new F1 deal

Aston Martin confirmed that Canadian driver, Lance Stroll, will continue racing with the Formula 1 team into the 2026 season. Stroll discussed his renewed commitment to the team and the promising future ahead. When asked about the new deal, Stroll reflected on the uncertainties inherent in Formula 1 careers. “Year to year, you know, things…

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“I question whether it’s worth it because it’s 24 races” — Magnussen admits he has thoughts about leaving F1 because of the gruelling schedule

With his contract with Moneygram Haas F1 team set to expire at the end of the year, Kevin Magnussen finds himself in a position as a free agent for 2025. In his media session before the Austrian Grand Prix, he shared his thoughts on his career, and his outlook on life beyond Formula 1. When…

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“We are in deep conversations at the moment” — Esteban Ocon “confident” about his future in F1

Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, BWT Alpine F1 Team confirmed that Pierre Gasly would continue with them on a new multi-year contract. This announcement, which comes less than a month after the team confirmed that they would be parting ways with Gasly’s teammate, Esteban Ocon, as well as that by Aston Martin F1 team…

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Gasly wants the “strongest and fastest driver out there” as 2025 Alpine F1 teammate

The Frenchman announced his contract extension with the French Formula 1 team earlier today ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, and went into further details on his deal and his expectations for the future. Gasly admitted to “looking around” and having talks with other teams, before opting for sticking with his current employers. “No, I…

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“There hasn’t been any pressure or ultimatum” regarding RB F1 seat — Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo is confident that he still has time to prove himself as he fights to stay on the F1 grid next year. He’s 2-8 in Grand Prix qualifying this year against Yuki Tsunoda, and he’s ten points and two places behind the Japanese in the Drivers’ Championship at present. On Wednesday, comments were published…

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First photos: The gravel strips added at the Red Bull Ring to help police track limits at the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix

Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, we can bring you the first photos — courtesy of ParcFer.me — of the new gravel traps and strips put in at turns 9 and 10 following the farce of last year’s race that resulted in numerous penalties during and after it. Track limits had been a…

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