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Lewis Hamilton gets Austrian GP grid drop for Kimi Raikkonen Q1 block
Formula 1 world championship leader Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Austrian Grand Prix after impeding Kimi Raikkonen during qualifying.
Leclerc says qualifying approach change was key to Austrian GP pole
Charles Leclerc believes changing his approach to qualifying paid off as he claimed pole position for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell lands three-place grid drop for impeding Kvyat
George Russell has been given a three-place grid drop for impeding Daniil Kvyat during Q1 of qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel explains “broken” Ferrari F1 car as he starts ninth
An engine-related issue prevented Sebastian Vettel from taking part in the final part of Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, leaving the Ferrari Formula 1 driver ninth on the grid.
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Hamilton: I don’t know if I will be starting where I am…
Lewis Hamilton has cast doubt on his own qualifying result as an FIA Stewards investigation overhangs him for potentially impeding Kimi Raikkonen during Q1.
Max Verstappen hails P3 as "amazing” result for Red Bull at home race
Max Verstappen has hailed third place on the grid for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix as an “amazing” result for Red Bull.
Leclerc takes 2nd F1 pole in Austria as Hamilton, Vettel hit trouble
Charles Leclerc swept to his second Formula 1 pole position by dominating qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday as Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel hit trouble.
Charles Leclerc closes out Austrian GP practice fastest for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc kept Ferrari at the top of the timesheets in final practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday, edging out championship leader Lewis Hamilton by one-tenth of a second.
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Toro Rosso makes second tactical power unit change on Albon's car
Honda has confirmed Toro Rosso's Alexander Albon has taken a second fresh power unit ahead of final practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday, adding more parts to his season pool.
Nico Hulkenberg set for five-place grid penalty in Austria
Nico Hulkenberg will drop five places on the grid in Austria after taking Renault's upgraded engine ahead of qualifying. Renault introduced its upgraded engine at the last race in France, with Daniel Ricciardo taking it at the earliest opportunity.
Alfa Romeo summoned to FIA stewards over Giovinazzi fuel temperature
Antonio Giovinazzi and Alfa Romeo Racing have been summoned to the FIA Stewards and fined €5,000 over a breach of fuel temperatures during the second free practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Sainz: Qualifying will be boring, race will be fun
Carlos Sainz is hoping to pull off an attack from the back of the grid as he prepares to serve a heavy grid penalty at the Austrian Grand Prix after exceeding engine part limits.
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Sebastian Vettel "cautious" about Ferrari's Austrian GP practice pace
Sebastian Vettel is not convinced the results of Friday practice for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix provided a clear picture for how this weekend’s competitive order will pan out.
Valtteri Bottas glad to be punished for mistake with FP2 crash
Valtteri Bottas says he prefers to be punished for making mistakes on circuits despite crashing heavily during second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes has ‘work cut out’ to beat Ferrari in Austria
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes will have its “work cut out” to beat Ferrari at Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen thinks "tricky" wind conditions caused FP2 crash
Max Verstappen believes his session-ending crash during second practice for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix was influenced by “tricky” wind conditions.
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Leclerc quickest as Verstappen, Bottas crash out in Austria FP2
Charles Leclerc led Ferrari to the front of the pack as Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen both crashed heavily in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.
Williams F1 to consider options for Paddy Lowe’s replacement
Williams will consider various options to replace Formula 1 technical chief Paddy Lowe now that his departure from the team has been confirmed.
Red Bull drops F1 hopeful Dan Ticktum from junior programme
Red Bull has dropped Formula 1 hopeful Dan Ticktum from its junior programme.
Lewis Hamilton edges Sebastian Vettel in opening Austria F1 practice
Lewis Hamilton set the early pace for Mercedes in Austria as he led opening Formula 1 practice at the Red Bull Ring on Friday, beating Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel.
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Albon, Sainz to start from back after power unit changes in Austria
The FIA has confirmed both Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz will change elements of their power units ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, with grid drops set to follow.
Team vote rules out mid-season F1 tyre change in 2019
Formula 1 will not revert to Pirelli’s 2018 tyre specification after a team vote to push through a mid-season change failed to gain sufficient traction.
Daniil Kvyat: Pierre Gasly's situation different to mine at Red Bull
Daniil Kvyat does not see any similarities between Pierre Gasly’s current struggles at Red Bull and his own when he raced for the team that ultimately led to him being dropped in 2016.
Bottas not thinking about help from Ferrari, Red Bull in title fight
Valtteri Bottas won’t be looking to rival teams Ferrari and Red Bull to help him in his Formula 1 title fight against Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, instead focusing on his own performance after a difficult run of races.
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