F1 Austrian GP FP1 LIVE: Red Bull will look to continue with their dominance as we head towards the eleventh round of the F1 2022 season in the form of the Austrian Grand Prix. Moreover, it is the home of Red Bull, the Red Bull Ring. Meanwhile, Ferrari and Mercedes will look to bounce back after their promising end to the British Grand Prix. Follow Formula 1 Updates and Austrian Grand Prix Live on InsideSport.IN.
Red Bull have enjoyed success in the last five rounds. But, Max Verstappen fell short in the British GP as his floor of the RB18 got damaged and hence got less downforce as he finished seventh overall. Meanwhile, Verstappen sits top in the drivers’ standings with 181 points to his name.
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The return of the Sprint is nearing ever closer 👀
Here’s what we’ve got in store at the Red Bull Ring this weekend! #AustrianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/iReKCK5DbJ
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 7, 2022
Checo closes the gap to Max 👀#BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/rq1pDilxm7
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 3, 2022
He is followed by Sergio Perez in second place with 147 points as he showcased a scintillating drive in the British GP to finish second after dropping down to last place. On top of it, Red Bull still leads the constructors’ championship by 63 points while going into the tenth round.
Ferrari had a promising end the last time around in Silverstone as both their drivers finished in the top five. Firstly, Carlos Sainz won his first F1 race in his 150th race start and unfortunately, Charles Leclerc has to confine with fourth place.
A FIRST RACE WIN FOR CARLOS SAINZ!!! 🏆🎉
The Spaniard takes the chequered flag with Perez finishing second. Hamilton comes home third #BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/mHnalIynnC
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 3, 2022
Sainz who was in desperate need of a good result under his belt delivered in the British GP as Leclerc once again dropped positions. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc sits pretty in the third spot with 138 points and Carlos Sainz is placed fourth with 127 points in the drivers’ standings. Furthermore, Ferrari are placed second in the constructors’ championship with 265 points.
After 10 rounds… #BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/UsVsT4D38d
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 3, 2022
Meanwhile, things looked pretty well for the Silver Arrows in the British GP as Lewis Hamilton claimed his third podium finish of the season and back-to-back podium finishes as he claimed the third spot in his home race.
Moreover, George Russell had to retire from the race in the first lap as he was involved in a multi-car accident on the first lap of the race. With this, his run of top-five finishes till now came to an end.
First of all, the most important thing is that Zhou is ok. That was a scary incident and all credit to the marshals and medical team for their quick response.
Obviously gutted to end the race this way and I’m sorry for the team and the fans. Cheering LH on from the garage. 👊
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) July 3, 2022
Porpoising, which has been a nightmare for Mercedes is something they have taken care of very well in the last two races. Lastly, George Russell has dropped one position and is placed fifth in the drivers’ standings with 111 points and Lewis Hamilton is sixth overall with 93 points. Meanwhile, Mercedes is third overall in the constructor’s championship with 204 points, 61 shy of Ferrari.
F1 Austrian GP Schedule & Timings: Practice 1, Date – 08th July
Timings – 17:00 to 18:00 IST
Qualifying, Date – 08th July
Timings – 20:30 to 21:30 IST
Practice 2, Date – 09th July
Timings – 16:00 to 17:00 IST
Sprint, Date – 09th July
Timings – 20:00 to 21:00 IST
Race, Date – 10th July
Timings – 18:30 to 20:30 IST
