This weekend, we delve into the captivating realm of the Austrian Grand Prix, a spectacular event that combines high-speed competition with the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps. The Austrian Grand Prix is a must-watch for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide, as the Red Bull Ring has become synonymous with thrilling racing, remarkable displays of skill, and unforgettable moments that etch themselves into the annals of motorsport history
The Austrian GP will also be the second sprint race of the season, the first being back in April at the Baku GP.
Here is a reminder of the new sprint format:
Friday will see 1 free practice session and qualifying for Sunday's GP.
Saturday will see the sprint shootout (qualifying session for the sprint race) and the sprint race.
Sunday will see the GP as usual.
The sprint shootout is 30 minutes long, divided into 3 sections (like quali). Q1 is 12 minutes, and drivers must drive with a medium tyre. The slowest 5 cars are then eliminated. Q2 is 10 minutes long, and drivers again must drive with a medium trye. The slowest 5 cars are eliminated. Finally, Q3 is 8 minutes long, and drivers must drive with a soft tyre.
If you want more information on the teams and drivers, you can read all about them here!
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Austria Schedule (BST):
Friday 30th June 2023:
Free Practice 1: 12:30-13:30
Qualifying: 16:00-17:00
Saturday 1st July 2023:
Sprint Shootout: 11:00-11:45
The Sprint Race: 15:30-16:00
Sunday 2nd July 2023:
The Race: 14:00
About The Track:
The first time a grand prix was held here was in 1970.
The circuit has 3 DRS zones. The first is between Turn 10 and Turn 1. The second is between Turn 2 and Turn 3. The third is between Turn 9 and 10. The circuit also has a speed trap which is just before Turn 4.
The race will have 71 laps of the 4.318km track.
The lap record was set by Carlos Sainz in 2020 at 1:05.619.
Despite its relatively short distance compared to other circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, the track's undulating nature, challenging corners, and elevation changes offer an exhilarating and unpredictable racing experience.
The Red Bull Ring has witnessed its fair share of record-breaking moments in Formula 1 history. In 2019, during the Austrian Grand Prix, the legendary British driver Lewis Hamilton achieved his 80th career victory, surpassing the previous record set by the iconic Michael Schumacher.
The Red Bull Ring holds a special place in the hearts of both drivers and fans, as it is the home circuit of the Red Bull Racing team. The passionate atmosphere and unwavering support from the ardent Austrian fans create an electric ambiance that further fuels the competitive spirit of the event, setting the stage for unforgettable battles and dramatic moments.
Free Practice Updates:
Free Practice 1:
Times By Teams -
Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas: P14. 1:06.847. Completed 33 laps.
Zhou Guanyu: P10. 1:06.780. Completed 33 laps.
AlphaTauri
Yuki Tsunoda: P15. 1:06.985. Completed 34 laps.
Nyck De Vries: P16. 1:07.017. Completed 36 laps.
Alpine
Esteban Ocon: P18. 1:07.202. Completed 30 laps.
Pierre Gasly: P19. 1:07.287. Completed 28 laps.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso: P8. 1:06.656. Completed 31 laps.
Lance Stroll: P6. 1:05.340. Completed 29 laps.
Ferrari
Carlos Sainz: P2. 1:05.983. Completed 32 laps.
Charles Leclerc: P3. 1:06.012. Completed 33 laps.
Haas
Kevin Magnussen: P7. 1:06.497. Completed 27 laps.
Nico Hulkenberg: P13. 1:06.846. Completed 30 laps.
McLaren
Lando Norris: P20. 1:07.368. Completed 20 laps.
Oscar Piastri: P12. 1:06.809. Completed 36 laps.
Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton: P4. 1:06.251. Completed 34 laps.
George Russell: P9. 1:06.696. Completed 28 laps.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen: P1. 1:05.742. Completed 30 laps.
Sergio Perez: P5. 1:06.262. Completed 32 laps.
Williams
Alex Albon: P11. 1:06.794. Completed 23 laps.
Logan Sargeant: P17. 1:07.018. Completed 25 laps.
Overall Results of FP1 -
Position | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | |
2 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +0.241 |
3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.270 |
4 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +0.509 |
5 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +0.520 |
6 | Lane Stroll | Aston Martin | +0.598 |
7 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +0.755 |
8 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +0.914 |
9 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.954 |
10 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | +1.038 |
11 | Alex Albon | Williams | +1.052 |
12 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +1.067 |
13 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | +1.104 |
14 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | +1.105 |
15 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +1.243 |
16 | Nyck De Vries | AlphaTauri | +1.275 |
17 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | +1.276 |
18 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +1.460 |
19 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1.545 |
20 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +1.626 |
Qualifying Updates:
Eliminated in Q1 -
Zhou Guanyu
Kevin Magnussen
Logan Sargeant
Nyck De vries
Yuki Tsunoda
Eliminated in Q2 -
Sergio Perez
George Russell
Esteban Ocon
Valtteri Bottas
Oscar Piastri
Through to Q3 -
Max Verstappen
Charles Leclerc
Carlos Sainz
Lewis Hamilton
Lando Norris
Pierre Gasly
Lance Stroll
Fernando Alonso
Alex Albon
Nico Hulkenberg
Overall Results of Qualifying:
*this does not take into account any penalties, final starting grid can be found under 'The Race' section*
The time listed shows the driver's fastest qualifying lap for their respective final qualifying sessions. Blue is for Q3, red is for Q2, and no background colour is Q1. For the driver's times for Q1, Q2, Q3, see below in 'Qualifying Results by Team'.
Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:04.391 |
2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:04.439 |
3 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:04.581 |
4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:04.658 |
5 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:04.819 |
6 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:04.893 |
7 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:04.911 |
8 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | 1:05.090 |
9 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:05.170 |
10 | Alex Albon | Williams | 1:05.823 |
11 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:05.428 |
12 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:05.453 |
13 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:05.605 |
14 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 1:05.680 |
15 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 2:06.688 |
16 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 1:05.784 |
17 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | 1:05.818 |
18 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:05.948 |
19 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:05.971 |
20 | Nyck De Vries | AlphaTauri | 1:05.974 |
Times By Teams:
Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas: P14. Q1 = 1:05.763. Q2 = 1:05.680.
Bottas did cause a red flag in Q1 when he spun and seemed to have mechanical issues. He was able to restart the car and get it back to the pits to put on a new set of tyres and hopefully resolve any issues to get back out on to the track.
Zhou Guanyu: P17. Q1 = 1:05.818.
AlphaTauri
Yuki Tsunoda: P16. Q1 = 1:05.784.
Nyck De Vries: P20. Q1 = 1:05.974.
Alpine
Esteban Ocon: P12. Q1 = 1:05.729. Q2 = 1:05.453.
Pierre Gasly: P9. Q1 = 1:05.515. Q2 = 1:05.308. Q3 = 1:05.170.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso: P7. Q1 = 1:05.655. Q2 = 1:05.181. Q3 = 1:04.911.
Lance Stroll: P6. Q1 = 1:05.710. Q2 = 1:05.121. Q3 = 1:04.893.
Ferrari
Carlos Sainz: P3. Q1 = 1:05.339. Q2 = 1:04.975. Q3 = 1:04.658.
Charles Leclerc: P2. Q1 = 1:05.710. Q2 = 1:05.087. Q3 = 1:04.439.
Haas
Kevin Magnussen: P19. Q1 = 1:05.971.
Nico Hulkenberg: P8. Q1 = 1:05.740. Q2 = 1:05.362. Q3 = 1:05.090.
McLaren
Lando Norris: P4. Q1 = 1:05.617. Q2 = 1:05.038. Q3 = 1:04.658.
Oscar Piastri: P13. Q1 = 1:05.683. Q2 = 1:05.605.
Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton: P5. Q1 = 1:05.673. Q2 = 1:05.188. Q3 = 1:04.819.
George Russell: P11. Q1 = 1:05.686. Q2 = 1:05.428.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen: P1. Q1 = 1:05.116. Q2 = 1:04.951. Q3 = 1:04.391.
Sergio Perez: P15. Q1 = 1:05.177. Q2 = 2:06.688.
Williams
Alex Albon: P10. Q1 = 1:05.673. Q2 = 1:05.387. Q3 = 1:05.823.
Logan Sargeant: P18. Q1 = 1:05.948.
Sprint Updates:
Sprint Shootout:
Eliminated in SQ1 -
Logan Sargeant
Valtteri Bottas
Lewis Hamilton
Oscar Piastri
Zhou Guanyu
Eliminated in SQ2 -
George Russell
Nyck De Vries
Yuki Tsunoda
Pierre Gasly
Alex Albon
Through to SQ3 -
Kevin Magnussen
Esteban Ocon
Lance Stroll
Fernando Alonso
Charles Leclerc
Carlos Sainz
Nico Hulkenberg
Lando Norris
Sergio Perez
Max verstappen
OVERALL RESULT OF SPRINT SHOOTOUT
*this does not take into account any penalties, final starting grid can be found below under 'The Sprint section*
The time listed shows the driver's fastest qualifying lap for their respective final qualifying sessions. Blue is for SQ3, red is for SQ2, and no background colour is SQ1. For the driver's times for SQ1, SQ2, SQ3, see below in 'Times by Team'.
Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:04.440 |
2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 1:04.933 |
3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:05.010 |
4 | Nico Hulkenbereg | Haas | 1:05.084 |
5 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:05.136 |
6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:05.245 |
7 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:05.358 |
8 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:05.347 |
9 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:05.366 |
10 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:05.912 |
11 | Alex Albon | Williams | 1:06.152 |
12 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:06.360 |
13 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 1:06.369 |
14 | Nyck De Vries | AlphaTauri | 1:06.593 |
15 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:06.653* |
16 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | 1:07.062 |
17 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:07.106 |
18 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:07.282 |
19 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 1:07.291 |
20 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:07.426 |
* This is Russell's Q1 time. He was unable to set a Q2 time as the car had a hydraulics issue and couldn't leave the garage.
Times by Teams -
Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas: P19. Q1 = 1:07.291. Completed 9 laps.
Zhou Guanyu: P16. Q1 = 1:07.062. Completed 9 laps.
AlphaTauri
Yuki Tsunoda: P13. Q1 = 1:06.896. Q2 = 1:06.369. Completed 18 laps.
Nyck De Vries: P14. Q1 = 1:06.704. Q2 = 1:06.593. Completed 18 laps.
Alpine
Esteban Ocon: P9. Q1 = 1:06.840. Q2 = 1:05.604. Q3 = 1:05.366. Completed 24 laps.
Pierre Gasly: P12. Q1 = 1:06.873. Q2 = 1:06. 360. Completed 16 laps.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso: P7. Q1 = 1:06.611. Q2 = 1:05.759. Q3 = 1:05.258. Completed 24 laps.
Lance Stroll: P8. Q1 = 1:06.569. Q2 = 1:05.914. Q3 = 1:05.347. Completed 24 laps.
Ferrari
Carlos Sainz: P5. Q1 = 1:06.187. Q2 = 1:05.434. Q3 = 1:05.136. Completed 18 laps.
Charles Leclerc: P6. Q1 = 1:07.061. Q2 = 1:05.673. Q3 = 1:05.245. Completed 23 laps.
Haas
Kevin Magnussen: P10. Q1 = 1:06.629. Q2 = 1:05.730. Q3 = 1:05.912. Completed 23 laps.
Nico Hulkenberg: P4. Q1 = 1:06.548. Q2 = 1:06.091. Q3 = 1:05.084. Completed 23 laps.
McLaren
Lando Norris: P3. Q1 = 1:06.723. Q2 = 1:05.699. Q3 = 1:05.010. Completed 23 laps.
Oscar Piastri: P17. Q1 = 1:07.106. Completed 10 laps.
Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton: P18. Q1 = 1:07.282. Completed 9 laps.
George Russell: P15. Q1 = 1:06.653. Q2 = No Time Set. Completed 10 laps.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen: P1. Q1 = 1:06.236. Q2 = 1:05.371. Q3 = 1:04.440. Completed 23 laps.
Sergio Perez: P2. Q1 = 1:-6.924. Q2 = 1:05.836. Q3 = 1:04.933. Completed 23 laps.
Williams
Alex Albon: P11. Q1 = 1:06.892. Q2 = 1:06.152. Completed 18 laps.
Logan Sargeant: P20. Q1 = 1:07.426. Completed 10 laps.
The Sprint:
Pre-Sprint Penalties -
Leclerc has a three place grid drop for impeding Piastri during the Sprint Shootout.
Starting Grid -
Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
3 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
4 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas |
5 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
6 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
7 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
8 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
9 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
10 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
11 | Alex Albon | Williams |
12 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
13 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
14 | Nyck De Vries | AlphaTauri |
15 | George Russell | Mercedes |
16 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo |
17 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
18 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
19 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
20 | Logan Sargeant | Williams |
Sprint Results:
Position | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | |
2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +21.048 |
3 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +23.088 |
4 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +29.703 |
5 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +30.109 |
6 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | +31.297 |
7 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +36.602 |
8 | George Russell | Mercedes | +36.611 |
9 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +36.608 |
10 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +46.807 |
11 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +49.807 |
12 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +50.789 |
13 | Alex Albon | Williams | +52.848 |
14 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +56.593 |
15 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +57.652 |
16 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +64.822 |
17 | Nyck De Vries | AlhaTauri | +65.617 |
18 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | +66.059 |
19 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | +70.825 |
20 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | +76.435 |
Pre-race Penalties:
Magnussen and De Vries to start from the pit lane as their cars were modified under Parc Ferme conditions.
The Race:
Starting Grid -
Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | REd BullFerrari |
2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
3 | Carlos Sainz | McLaren |
4 | Lando Norris | Mercedes |
5 | Lewis Hamilton | Aston Martin |
6 | Lance Stroll | ASton Martin |
7 | Fernando Alonso | Haas |
8 | Nico Hulkenberg | Alpine |
9 | Pierre Gasly | Williams |
10 | Alex Albon | Williams |
11 | George Russell | Mercedes |
12 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
13 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
14 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
15 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
16 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
17 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo |
18 | Logan Sargeant | Williams |
PITS | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
PITS | Nyck De Vries | AlphaTauri |
Race Updates -
Lap 1: Tsunoda goes off into the gravel and a safety car is deployed. Tsunoda then pits for a new front wing. Magnussen pits with a suspected ERS issue, but he just has a new set of medium tyres.
Lap 2: Safety car leads the cars through the pit lane whilst the marshals clear the track of the debris.
Lap 3: Safety car ends.
Lap 6: DRS is enabled.
Lap 9 - Zhou pits for hards.
Lap 10 - Into Turn 3, Perez challenges Russell for P11. Russell clings on into Turn 4 and the cars do touch. Out of Turn 4, Perez takes the position and manages to pull away quickly.
Lap 11 - Sainz has a lap deleted due to track limits.
Lap 12 - Hamilton has a lap time deleted due to track limits and Hulkenberg pits for hards.
Lap 13 - Hamilton is given the black and white flag for breaching track limits. There is a yellow flag for Hulkenberg in Sector 1&2 as he goes off the track and loses power with his engine smoking.
Lap 14 - Virtual Safety Car is deployed. Norris, Hamilton, Gasly, Albon, Russell, Ocon, Piastri, Sargeant all pit for hards. Tsunoda is given black and white flags for breaching track limits.
Lap 16 - Ferrari double stack their pit stop, both for mediums . Alonso and Stroll also have a double stacked pit stop for medium and hard tyres respectively. Gasly makes a move on Bottas and manages to take P10.
Lap 17 - Hamilton is given a 5 second time penalty for track limits.
Lap 19 - Tsunoda is given a 5 second time penalty for track limits. Gasly also manages to overtakes Tsunoda to take P8.
Lap 22 - Sainz given the black and white flag for track limits.
Lap 23 - Unsafe release in pit lane between Sargeant and Ocon is under investidation. Tsunoda pits for mediums and serves his 5 second time penalty, and Piasti pits for a new front wing after making contact with Magnussen.
Lap 24 - Verstappen pits for hards, Leclerc and Sainz are able to make it a Ferrari P1 and P2 as Verstappen isn't able to get out of the pits fast enough. Ocon given a 5 second time penalty for exceeding track limits.
Lap 25 - Perez pits for hards.
Lap 28 - Norris and Hamilton battle for P4 and Norris is able to secure the overtake and take the position.
Lap 29 - Sainz given a 5 second time penalty for track limits.
Lap 33 - Albon has a black and white flag for track limits.
Lap 34 - Verstappen starts challenging Leclerc for P1 after setting a new fastest lap.
Lap 35 - Verstappen is able to make the move on Leclerc and regains P1. Magnussen goes off the track and into the gravel. He does rejoin quickly but on the radio places the blame on De Vries for "pushing him off".
Lap 36 - Albon given a 5 second penalty for track limits.
Lap 37 - Stroll given black and white flags for track limits. Stroll pits for hard tyres and rejoins P14.
Lap 39 - De Vries is given a 5 second penalty for pushing Magnussen off the track.
Lap 42 - Ocon pits for hards and serves his 5 second penalty. Bottas and Norris pit for hards.
Lap 43 - Albon pits for hards. Gasly given a 5 second penalty for track limits. Piastri and Hamilton also pit for mediums.
Lap 45 - Norris atakes P6 from Gasly. Alonso pits for the medium tyre; Gasly also pits for mediums.
Lap 46 - Sainz pits for hards and serves his 5 second penalty. Norris is able to take P4, with Sainz exiting the pits just behind in P5.
Lap 47 - Norris and Sainz battle for P4. Sainz is able to reclaim his position.
Lap 48 - Leclerc pits for hards and rejoins P3. Magnussen given black and white flags for track limits.
Lap 50 - Norris sets a new fastest lap of the race.
Lap 51 - Perez pits for hards and emerges P5.
Lap 53 - Perez sets a new fastest lap of the race.
Lap 54 - Tsunoda given a 10 second penalty for track limits.
Lap 59 - Perez is battling Sainz for P3 through a few corners, howver Sainz is able to just hold on.
Lap 60 - Sargeant is given black and white flags for track limits.
Lap 61 - Perez goes for P3 again and manages to move up into the podium spot.
Lap 66 - Sargeant given a 5 second penalty.
Lap 69 - Verstappen pits for soft tyres in attempts for fastest lap.
Lap 70 - Perez given black and white flags for track limits.
Lap 71 - Verstappen takes the victory whilst also setting a new fastest lap of the race.
Race Results -
These results have all of the time penalties applied.
Total penalties:
5 Second Penalty -
Logan Sargeant
Kevin Magnussen
Esteban Ocon x2
Nyck De Vries
Yuki Tusnoda
10 Second Penalty -
Yuki Tsunoda
Carlos Sainz
Lewis Hamilton
Pierre Gasly
Alex Albon
Esteban Ocon x2
Nyck De Vries
Position | Driver | Team | Gap | Pit Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | | 4 |
2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +5.155 | 3 |
3 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +17.188 | 3 |
4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +26.327 | 3 |
5 | Fernando Alsono | Aston Martin | +30.317 | 3 |
6 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +31.377 | 3 |
7 | George Russell | Mercedes | +48.403 | 3 |
8 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +49.196 | 3 |
9 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +59.043 | 4 |
10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +67.667 | 3 |
11 | Alex Albon | Williams | +79.767 | 3 |
12 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | +1 lap | 3 |
14 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | +1 Lap | 3 |
15 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +1 Lap | 3 |
16 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | +1 Lap | 3 |
17 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +1 Lap | 3 |
18 | Nyck De Vries | AlphaTauri | +1 Lap | 3 |
19 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +1 Lap | 3 |
DNFs -
Nico Hulkenberg - Haas
Fastest Lap -
Max Verstappen: 1:07.012
Driver of The Day -
Lando Norris
Any Other News:
28/06/23: It has been revealed that due to new sponsors, AlphaTauri will no longer race under that name from the 2024 season. The new name for the team has not yet been announced.
29/06/23: Sergio Perez has been absent from the track today due to an illness. He will miss media duties in hopes to make a recovery to be in the car on track for the rest of the weekend.
30/06/23: There were 47 lap times deleted during qualifying due to track limits.
Championship Standings:
World Constructor Championship -
Position | Team | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Red Bull | 377 | |
2 | Mercedes | 178 | -199 |
3 | Aston Martin | 175 | -3 |
4 | Ferraru | 154 | -21 |
5 | Alpine | 47 | -107 |
6 | McLaren | 29 | -18 |
7 | Haas | 11 | -18 |
8 | Alfa Romeo | 9 | -2 |
9 | WIlliams | 7 | -2 |
10 | AlphaTauri | 2 | -5 |
World Driver Championship -
Position | Driver | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | 229 | |
2 | Sergio Perez | 148 | -81 |
3 | Fernando Alonso | 131 | -17 |
4 | Lewis Hamilton | 106 | -25 |
5 | Carlos Sainz | 82 | -24 |
6 | Charles Leclerc | 72 | -10 |
7 | George Russell | 72 | -0 |
8 | Lance Stroll | 44 | --28 |
9 | Esteban Ocon | 31 | -13 |
10 | Lando Norris | 24 | -7 |
11 | Pierre Gasly | 16 | -8 |
12 | Nico Hulkenberg | 9 | --7 |
13 | Alex Albon | 7 | -2 |
14 | Oscar Piastri | 5 | -2 |
15 | Valtteri Bottas | 5 | -0 |
16 | Zhou Guanyu | 4 | -1 |
17 | Yuki Tsunoda | 2 | -2 |
18 | Kevin Magnussen | 2 | -2 |
19 | Logan Sargeant | 0 | -0 |
20 | Nyck De Vries | 0 | -0 |
A Track for THE Track: Austria 2023 Edition:
Rev your engines and prepare to embark on an extraordinary musical journey alongside the heart-pounding action of the Austrian racing circuit. As the engines roar and the anticipation builds, I present to you a carefully curated playlist that will amplify the racing experience to new heights. From classic rock anthems to modern pop hits, this collection of tracks is designed to synchronize with the exhilaration, energy, and triumphs that unfold on the track. Get ready to experience the Austrian Grand Prix like never before, where every beat resonates with the triumphs, the adrenaline, and the unwavering spirit of motorsport excellence. You can listen to the playlist here, or scroll down to find the playlist embedded at the bottom of this post!
"Can't Hold Us" - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton: An uplifting hip-hop anthem with catchy hooks and energetic rap verses, igniting a sense of triumph and determination.
"The Nights" - Avicii: A powerful dance-pop track that encourages embracing life's adventures and living to the fullest, providing a vibrant soundtrack to racing triumphs.
"Centuries" - Fall Out Boy: An anthemic rock song that combines bold instrumentals with an empowering chorus, evoking a sense of timeless triumph and determination.
"Seven Nation Army" - The White Stripes: A captivating and instantly recognizable riff sets the stage for adrenaline-pumping moments on the track.
"Radioactive" - Kings of Leon: This alternative rock gem delivers powerful vocals and soaring guitar riffs, creating an electrifying atmosphere on the track.
"Don't Stop" - 5 Seconds of Summer: A high-energy pop-rock anthem that embodies the spirit of persistence and encourages pushing forward despite any obstacles.
"Bad Guy" - Billie Eilish: A dark and edgy pop hit that adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the racing experience, showcasing a different side of the track's intensity.
"Human" - Rag'n'Bone Man: A soulful and powerful track that emphasizes the human spirit's resilience and the determination to push limits.
"Welcome to the Jungle" - Guns N' Roses: A timeless rock anthem that kickstarts the racing experience with its iconic guitar riffs and raw energy.
"Electric Feel" - MGMT: A psychedelic pop gem with a catchy melody and pulsating beats, adding a touch of vibrant energy to the racing circuit.
"Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift: A fun and empowering track that invites you to shake off any obstacles and embrace the thrill of the race.
"Pompeii" - Bastille: An anthemic indie pop song that captures the spirit of triumph and resilience, amplifying the excitement of the race.