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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff credited Max Verstappen as the main reason Red Bull closed the gap in Austria, saying Verstappen’s ability to extract everything from the upgraded car was the key factor, while ruling out treating him as a championship threat for now.
George Russell secured a much-needed win at the Austrian Grand Prix as Red Bull's upgrade package began to pay dividends, with Verstappen charging to second after a strong duel with Hamilton; while Ferrari and McLaren faded in the heat and Williams endured reliability and pace issues, Racing Bulls impressed in the midfield and Cadillac faced ongoing reliability challenges despite upgrades. The race signals a shifting balance amid a demanding European summer and hints at a more competitive path toward 2026.
George Russell starts from pole for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring after a chaotic qualifying session, with Max Verstappen’s crash and Leclerc’s pace shaping the front row. Sunday’s race is set for 3:00pm CEST in hot, dry conditions under FIA Heat Hazard, making tyre cooling and driver stamina crucial. The article also provides the full weekend timetable (practice and qualifying) and how to watch across regions: US viewers can use Apple TV’s free-weekend promo, UK viewers via Sky Sports (with Sky Go or NOW and Channel 4 highlights), and F1 TV remains the global streaming option.
George Russell clinched Mercedes’ win at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen securing second and Andrea Kimi Antonelli completing the podium after a late challenge. The race highlighted strong pace and flawless pit strategy from Mercedes, while Red Bull remained competitive as the title race tightens.
George Russell clinched pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed at turn nine; Russell lifted off under yellow flags and still topped the times, with Leclerc and Hamilton behind him. Verstappen starts fifth, while Norris and Piastri are sixth and seventh. Antonelli finished fourth after aborting his lap due to suspected double yellows.
Max Verstappen said his late Austrian Grand Prix qualifying lap went wrong in Turn 9 after a snap in Turn 6, with the car “immediately gone” once he turned the wheel, costing him about two grid spots. He noted no mechanical changes and hinted at possible downforce/oversteer issues, while Red Bull’s upgrades at Spielberg show progress but a bigger sample at Silverstone is needed to evaluate the package.
George Russell claimed pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after lifting off at Turn 9 due to a local yellow from Verstappen’s crash; FIA stewards reviewed the lap and concluded he had reduced speed sufficiently during a single yellow, so no investigation or penalty was needed. Russell’s 1:06.113 beat Leclerc and Hamilton, with teammate Kimi Antonelli aborting a lap after mistaking a single yellow for a double. Toto Wolff praised the lap, as Russell seeks to close a 50-point gap to leader Antonelli.
George Russell secured pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session that featured a late Verstappen crash and disputed timing with yellow flags, leaving Leclerc and Hamilton second and third and Kimi Antonelli fourth; Verstappen finished fifth ahead of the two McLarens as the field battled to set fast laps amid controversy.
George Russell claimed pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after lifting off under yellow flags caused by Max Verstappen’s crash, avoiding a penalty; Leclerc starts second, Hamilton third, Antonelli fourth, with Verstappen dropping to fifth following the incident.
Mercedes led Friday practice in Spielberg with Kimi Antonelli fastest and delivering the strongest long-run pace, while Ferrari’s upgraded power unit failed to close the gap. Leclerc and Ferrari were notably slower in both single-lap and long-run simulations, McLaren showed some pace but struggled with tyre degradation, and Red Bull’s upgrade did not yield a breakthrough. With hot conditions increasing tyre wear, a two- to three-stop race looks likely.
Hot Austrian conditions made Friday practice at the Red Bull Ring lively, with Antonelli fastest in FP1 and FP2 as teams assessed pace and tyre wear. Mercedes and McLaren showed competitive race pace, while Red Bull and Ferrari worked through balance issues and corner dynamics. Updates—Red Bull’s suspension/floor and Audi’s rear-end changes—signal an improving but still tight midfield battle ahead of qualifying, withCadillac reliability hiccups and Turn 3 grip challenges shaping early impressions.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli topped FP2 with a 1m07.014s, repeating his FP1 pace on a scorching Red Bull Ring day, as McLaren’s Piastri and Norris chased him; Verstappen and Hamilton followed in the top five amid heat-related reliability hiccups and early engine/overheating issues elsewhere.
Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position with a flawless performance, avoiding incidents and impressing in the latest F1 Power Rankings.
The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix saw significant ups and downs, with McLaren dominating and Red Bull facing a disastrous race, including a DNF for Verstappen. Lando Norris secured victory, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc achieved a commendable third place amidst challenging conditions. Sauber's strong performance marked a notable highlight, contrasting with Alpine's struggles and Williams' reliability issues. The race underscored the shifting dynamics and ongoing challenges within the F1 season.
Lando Norris won the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix after a fierce battle with teammate Oscar Piastri, with Norris holding off Piastri in a race marked by incidents and strategic pit stops, while Max Verstappen was eliminated early. Norris's victory marked his third of the season, and the race featured dramatic moments including crashes and penalties, culminating in Norris's first win since Monaco.