F1 Austrian Grand Prix

Red Bull’s RB22 upgrade package proved pivotal in Friday’s Spielberg practice, as Max Verstappen labelled it “crucial” while still searching for balance and stability. Engine‑Related Revival Sparks Concerns During the two session day’s first part Verstappen complained that the power unit was oddly losing revolutions at the apex of Turn 3. He said the rear of […]

Mercedes welcomed the Lauda family to the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, a gesture underscoring the enduring legacy of the late champion. Trackside Tribute The team posted images of Mathias Lauda and his grandson Lennon beside the iconic red cap, headset and a single red star now featured on the silver […]

George Russell warns that McLaren’s recent lap times may turn the Austrian GP into a double‑header race‑pace showdown. McLaren’s heat‑weather advantage After Kimi Antonelli’s flawless Friday sprint, the Italian’s 0.237‑second edge over Oscar Piastri and a tenth ahead of Lando Norris highlighted McLaren’s preparedness for the Red Bull Ring’s blistering conditions. Stella, McLaren’s chief, notes […]

Former Formula 1 veteran Jolyon Palmer says Charles Leclerc could become the decisive asset in Lewis Hamilton’s title push. Palmer’s Take on Leclerc’s Role Palmer insists the narrative that Leclerc is merely the “second driver” for Ferrari is misleading, noting the teammate’s consistent pace matches Hamilton’s across recent weekends. He highlighted that the seven‑time champion outpaced Leclerc only in […]

McLaren has put its low‑drag rear wing project on hold until after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Motorsport.com reports. Why the Hold? The “Macarena” design, first trialled at the Austrian GP, requires more development before a track rollout, as any failure would cost precious practice time. Wing Mechanics Unlike standard DRS, the new system […]

Mercedes faces another critical test of power‑unit reliability at the high‑altitude Austrian Grand Prix. Power‑unit stress in the Styrian highlands The Red Bull Ring sits 600 metres above sea level, meaning the air is roughly 8 % thinner than at sea level. This reduction lowers the amount of air that flows through the radiators, forcing the […]

Kimi Antonelli set the pace in the first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, recording the quickest lap and keeping Mercedes at the front of the field. Antonelli sets the tone with blistering times On the open track, Antonelli posted 1‑minute‑08.448 seconds, the fastest of the session so far, an edge that widened after his […]

Juan Pablo Montoya warns that the Austrian Grand Prix’s tight layout will almost guarantee clashes between teammates before the stewards even open the gates. Team‑Mate Conflict Is Coming Speaking on F1 TV’s Weekend Warm‑up, the former F1 driver said Red Bull Ring’s short, sharp configuration forces drivers into direct contest. Montoya added that teammates will […]

Red Bull unveiled a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and mechanical tweaks for the Austrian Grand Prix, aiming to narrow the performance gap to the season’s top teams. Sidepod realignment and floor tweaks The sidepod inlet was reshaped to mirror earlier front-end changes, ensuring optimal radiator air flow without shifting the centre of mass. New engine‑cover […]

Max Verstappen is watching the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps as Red Bull’s Mercedes‑AMG GT3 EVO battles for a podium, though the Dutchman himself is barred by an F1 clash. Red Bull’s GT3 Card Defends Its Place at Spa The team’s entry, painted in Red Bull livery, finished seventh in Thursday’s combined qualifying session. Drivers Daniel […]