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

Rachel Stephens3 months ago3 months 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 Stephens3 months ago3 months 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'Connor3 months 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'Connor3 months 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…

Verstappen insists he wasn’t “moving under braking” in his clash with Norris at F1 Austrian GP

Nicolas Lopes3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Max Verstappen says his defensive moves against Lando Norris at the closing stages of the Austrian GP were undeserving of the “severe” 10-second time penalty that he got for causing a collision with the McLaren driver on lap 64. Verstappen had led the early and middle stages of the race comfortably, but a slow final…

Norris says he “expected more” from “reckless” Verstappen after F1 Austrian GP clash

Nicolas Lopes3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Lando Norris failed to see the chequered flag at the 2024 Austrian GP after a late collision with Max Verstappen in turn three, which resulted in severe damage to the McLaren and relegated him to not finishing a race that he was so close to taking the lead. After a difficult first couple of stints…

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

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months 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….

Hulkenberg “pleased to bounce back” with a P9 in Austrian GP quali after a troubled Sprint shootout

Marika Petracca3 months ago08 mins

Nico Hulkenberg gave the stewards some work this Saturday in Spielberg, with decisions that raised some eyebrows. In the ending laps of the Sprint, around Turn 3, the German was attempting to overtake the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso, when he locked up and forced him out of track. A mistake that cost him a…

Ocon believes with new tyres he could have fought Hulkenberg in Q3 for the F1 Austrian GP

Marika Petracca3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

This European leg of the Formula 1 Championship seems to be opening on a better start for Esteban Ocon, in a season where he had only managed to score one point in Miami. Sprint weekend here in Austria started out with a P8 ahead of his teammate Pierre Gasly in the quali shootout, only to…

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

Syrine Ferchichi3 months ago3 months 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…