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Perez feels 'lucky' to only lose one position after Albon crash
Sergio Perez says he was lucky to lose just a single position following his crash with Alexander Albon at the Styrian Grand Prix. The Mexican sustained front wing damage ...

12 Jul 2020 18:55
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Hamilton 'over the moon' after 'psychologically challenging' first race in Austria
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his elation after winning the Styrian Grand Prix on Sunday, recovering after a shaky opening round to the season one week ago. For the season-...

12 Jul 2020 18:04
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Red Bull 'just too slow' to fight Mercedes - Verstappen

Red Bull was “just a bit too slow” in its fight against Mercedes during the Styrian Grand Prix, according to Max Verstappen. The Dutchman crossed the line in third ...

12 Jul 2020 17:12
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Styrian GP: Hamilton cruises to race win, Ferrari implodes
Lewis Hamilton dominated the Styrian Grand Prix to take his 85th career win, as Mercedes recorded its first 1-2 finish of the season. Both Ferrari drivers retired from th...

12 Jul 2020 16:38
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Leclerc accepts blame for Styrian clash with teammate Vettel
Charles Leclerc has taken the blame for his clash with teammate Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap of the Styrian Grand Prix. The duo came together at Turn 3 after Leclerc mou...

12 Jul 2020 16:04
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Grosjean ordered to take pit lane start for Styrian GP
Romain Grosjean will start the Styrian Grand Prix from the pit lane after Haas mechanics broke Parc Ferme to work on his car post-qualifying. The Frenchman failed to set a lap ...

12 Jul 2020 13:50
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Starting grid for the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix

12 Jul 2020 13:46
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Giovinazzi issued grid penalty following gearbox change
Antonio Giovinazzi has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the Styrian Grand Prix after his team replaced his gearbox following qualifying. The Italian crashed at the end...

12 Jul 2020 11:54
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Strategy preview: The 2020 Styrian Grand Prix
For the second weekend in a row, the Red Bull Ring hosts a world championship Formula 1 round as the sport continues its return amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although qualifyi...

12 Jul 2020 10:48
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Ferrari: Upgrades for Styria 'didn't show their worth'
Ferrari has conceded that the upgrades it brought to the Styrian Grand Prix have not improved the car from last weekend. The team's original plan was to bring a major upgra...

12 Jul 2020 08:49
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Ocon always feels 'very comfortable' in wet F1 sessions
Esteban Ocon states he feels comfortable at the wheel of a Formula 1 car when he is driving in wet conditions. The Frenchman secured fifth place for the start of the Styrian Gr...

11 Jul 2020 20:25
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Hamilton delighted with pole despite 'incredibly difficult' qualifying
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton expressed his delight with taken pole position for Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix, despite the session being inflicted with rain. Hamilton, who ha...

11 Jul 2020 20:12
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Leclerc handed three-place grid penalty for Styrian GP
Charles Leclerc has been awarded a three-place grid penalty for the Styrian Grand Prix after impeding Daniil Kvyat during qualifying at the Red Bull Ring. The Ferrari dri...

11 Jul 2020 19:36
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Russell sets sights on first F1 points after P12 qualifying result
George Russell says he is aiming to come away from the Styrian Grand Prix with his first points in Formula 1 following a successful qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring. The...

11 Jul 2020 18:50
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Sainz: P3 'amazing' after 'one of the toughest' qualifying sessions
Carlos Sainz says his third-place result at qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix feels “amazing” following a session in difficult conditions. All three qualifying ...

11 Jul 2020 18:05
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Leclerc, Raikkonen and Perez summoned to stewards after qualifying
Charles Leclerc, Kimi Raikkonen and Sergio Perez have all been summoned to the stewards following qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix. Leclerc is under investigation for...

11 Jul 2020 17:36
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Verstappen denies spin cost him pole position
Max Verstappen does not believe his spin at the end of Q3 cost him a shot of pole position for the Styrian Grand Prix, admitting he doesn't think he was fast enough to beat ...

11 Jul 2020 17:24
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Qualifying: Hamilton storms to Styrian pole in wet conditions
Lewis Hamilton has clinched pole position for the Styrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.2 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. All three qualifying sessions were held in wet condi...

11 Jul 2020 16:47
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Brawn warns F1 not to get complacent over coronavirus
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has issued a warning to paddock personnel, insisting they must not get complacent with the coronavirus safety measures. Earlier this week...

11 Jul 2020 13:46
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Styrian FP3 cancelled as rain pours at the Red Bull Ring
Formula 1 has confirmed that the third and final practice session of the Styrian Grand Prix weekend has been cancelled. Heading into the Styrian Grand Prix weekend, there...

11 Jul 2020 12:44
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F1 has three contingency plans to form Styrian GP grid
Formula 1 has three contingency plans in place to set the grid for Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix should torrential rain disrupt the weekend at the Red Bull Ring. The FIA Form...

11 Jul 2020 11:40
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Steiner hopes F1 explores reverse grid races going forward
Formula 1 should return to exploring its idea of reverse grid races and attempt to implement them in the future, says Haas team principal Guenther Steiner. The sport was set to...

11 Jul 2020 09:59
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Verstappen feeling 'much better' about Red Bull's prospects for second F1 race in Austria
Max Verstappen says his Red Bull RB16 is feeling “much better” after the first two practice sessions for the Styrian Grand Prix compared to last weekend. Formula 1 ...

10 Jul 2020 19:30
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Ferrari confident of gains following introduction of upgrades for Styrian GP
Ferrari is confident it has made gains compared to last weekend in Austria with the introduction of upgrades for the second round of the season. The Italian squad opted to fast...

10 Jul 2020 18:24
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Hamilton mystified by pace drop-off in FP2
Lewis Hamilton says he's not sure why he was unable to extract substantial pace from his Mercedes W11 during the latter stages of FP2 on Friday. The six-time world champion...

10 Jul 2020 17:50
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F1 announces zero confirmed COVID-19 cases after latest round of testing
Formula 1 has reported zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the race paddock following the latest round of testing. From July 3 to July 9, 4566 tests were carried out o...

10 Jul 2020 17:03
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Norris 'struggling physically' throughout Friday practice
Lando Norris says he has been struggling physically throughout Friday at the Red Bull Ring, which limited his practice running. The Briton heads into the second round of the Fo...

10 Jul 2020 16:58
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FP2: Verstappen fastest, Ricciardo crashes hard
Max Verstappen has topped the second practice session from the Red Bull Ring, which saw Daniel Ricciardo make heavy contact with the barriers. As he rounded the penultimate cor...

10 Jul 2020 16:35
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Norris receives three-place grid penalty for yellow flag infringement
Lando Norris has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Styrian Grand Prix after overtaking another car under yellow flag conditions on Friday at the Red Bull Ring. The...

10 Jul 2020 14:24
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FP1: Perez leads the field after first F1 Styrian GP practice session
Sergio Perez has concluded the opening practice session of the Styrian Grand Prix weekend as the fastest driver, less than a tenth of a second ahead of Max Verstappen. The Raci...

10 Jul 2020 12:31
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Red Bull rules out Vettel deal for 2021
Red Bull has affirmed its satisfaction with its current driver line-up and has ruled out the possibility of bringing Sebastian Vettel on board for the 2021 season. Vettel will ...

10 Jul 2020 11:20
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Mugello and Sochi added to 2020 F1 calendar
Formula 1 has confirmed that Mugello and Sochi will host rounds nine and ten of the 2020 season, as the sport extends the calendar beyond the original eight confirmed races. Mu...

10 Jul 2020 11:03
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Norris wary of Ferrari comeback despite podium finish
McLaren's Lando Norris remains wary of Ferrari's possible improvement and fight back into the top three over the course of the season despite finishing on the podiu...

10 Jul 2020 09:22
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Photos: Thursday at the Styrian Grand Prix
With just one day to go before F1 cars return to the race track for the Styrian Grand Prix weekend, drivers faced media questions on Thursday and teams began preparations for th...

09 Jul 2020 19:20
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Bottas and Leclerc defend return to Monaco in between Austria races
Valtteri Bottas and Charles Leclerc have defended their actions of returning home to Monaco in between the double-header round in Austria. Both drivers opted to leave the Formu...

09 Jul 2020 18:58
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Vettel would 'probably say yes' to 2021 Red Bull F1 offer
Sebastian Vettel has affirmed he is open to returning to Red Bull next year following his departure from Ferrari. Vettel spent six seasons at the energy drink-backed squad from...

09 Jul 2020 17:54
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Renault 'within a tenth' of the leading midfield teams - Ricciardo
Renault is within a tenth of a second of competing with the leading midfield teams, according to Daniel Ricciardo. Last weekend at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, Ricci...

09 Jul 2020 17:00
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Russell: Alonso 'makes sense' for Renault, plays down young driver deprivation comments
George Russell has voiced his approval over the news that Fernando Alonso will return to the grid next year, stating the deal makes sense for both Alonso and Renault. 38-...

09 Jul 2020 16:32
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Perez expects 'very close challenge' with McLaren in 2020
Sergio Perez says he expects Racing Point to have a “very close challenge” with McLaren throughout the 2020 season. At the opening round of the campaign last weeken...

09 Jul 2020 16:09
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Rain on the radar for Saturday's Styrian GP qualifying session
Formula 1's first wet qualifying session of the 2020 season could come in this weekend at the Styrian Grand Prix, with rain forecast for much of the day. The Red Bull Ring ...

09 Jul 2020 15:44
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Russell to take new power unit for Styrian GP
George Russell will take on a fresh power unit for this weekend's Styrian Grand Prix following his retirement from the first race of the season in Austria last Sunday. Foll...

09 Jul 2020 13:07
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No power unit changes for Red Bull following Austrian GP retirements
Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon will run the same power units they used last Sunday at the Red Bull Ring for this weekend's Styrian Grand Prix. For the first time i...

09 Jul 2020 10:10
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No changes made to Red Bull Ring kerbs for Styrian GP
The FIA has asserted that no changes have been made to the kerbs at the Red Bull Ring for the Styrian Grand Prix weekend. Last weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix, which opened ...

09 Jul 2020 09:31
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Alonso: Renault talks began at the 2019 Abu Dhabi GP
Fernando Alonso has revealed he began talking to Renault about a potential comeback to Formula 1 at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. On Wednesday, Renault confirmed that the two-...

09 Jul 2020 08:56
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Mercedes' gearbox issues started during Friday practice in Austria
Mercedes' gearbox concerns at the Austrian Grand Prix last Sunday were first spotted by the team during the opening day of practice, two days before the race. The Brackley-...

08 Jul 2020 14:37
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Column: Will an Alonso and Abiteboul partnership really work at Renault?
With the news being confirmed today that Fernando Alonso is set to return to F1 with Renault in 2021, it has to be expected that he is coming looking for glory and victorie...

08 Jul 2020 13:47
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Renault confirms Alonso for 2021 F1 season
Renault has confirmed Fernando Alonso will rejoin the team for the 2021 Formula 1 season alongside Esteban Ocon. Alonso last raced in F1 in 2018, as he opted to walk away from ...

08 Jul 2020 12:59
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Webber: Chemistry 'gone' between Ferrari and Vettel
Mark Webber believes there is no existing chemistry between Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel following the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix last weekend. Ferrari endured a diffic...

08 Jul 2020 11:26
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Zero fans in grandstands made no difference while racing - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says having no fans at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday made no difference to his weekend. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans will not be all...

08 Jul 2020 08:37
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Kubica to drive FP1 with Alfa Romeo at Styrian GP
Robert Kubica will take part in his first free practice session as an Alfa Romeo reserve driver this weekend at the Styrian Grand Prix. The Polish driver will get behind the wh...

07 Jul 2020 17:30
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Alonso set for F1 return in 2021 with Renault - reports
Fernando Alonso looks set to return to Formula 1 next season with Renault after a two-year break away from the sport. Alonso walked away from a full-time seat at the end o...

07 Jul 2020 16:31
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Norris was 'dreading' race start after anti-stall issues
McLaren's Lando Norris has revealed that issues with his practice starts for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix made him dread the race start, fearing he would encounter anoth...

07 Jul 2020 14:28
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Latifi 'a little bit frustrated' to score no points on F1 debut
Nicholas Latifi has admitted to feeling “a little bit of frustration” after missing out on points at his Formula 1 debut in Austria last Sunday. The 2020 seas...

07 Jul 2020 13:55
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Perez has confidence in Racing Point's 'competitive package'
Racing Point's Sergio Perez was happy with the result of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, claiming that the race showed the team have a competitive package with t...

07 Jul 2020 13:02
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McLaren seeking more podiums in 2020 - Sainz
Carlos Sainz says McLaren is hopeful it can achieve more podiums in 2020 following its third-place finish in Austria last weekend. Lando Norris recorded his maiden podium resul...

07 Jul 2020 11:26
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Leclerc: Austrian GP one of my best races in F1
Charles Leclerc says the Austrian Grand Prix was one of his best races as a Formula 1 driver after limiting mistakes during the 71 laps to claim a podium finish. Ferrari shocke...

07 Jul 2020 10:08
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Penalty points per driver following the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix
Penalty points are another way for the race stewards to penalise drivers when they cause an incident on track, and often go hand in hand with a time penalty during the race...

07 Jul 2020 09:47
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Ferrari to bring forward Hungary upgrades for Styrian GP introduction
Ferrari has confirmed that it will bring some of its upgrades planned for Hungary to the Styrian Grand Prix weekend in order to cut into the gap to the front of the field. At t...

06 Jul 2020 19:50
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Ex-F1 driver Zanardi undergoes third operation and facial reconstruction
Ex-Formula 1 grand prix driver Alex Zanardi has undergone a third operation for injuries sustained in a handbike accident last month. Zanardi, who has been at the Santa Maria a...

06 Jul 2020 18:18
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Poll: Who was your Austrian GP driver of the day?
The 2020 Austrian Grand Prix saw strong drives throughout the field, but who do you think was most deserving of the driver of the day award? Alexander Albon won the fan v...

06 Jul 2020 16:14
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Photos: 2020 Austrian Grand Prix
The 2020 Austrian Grand Prix served up a classic race to begin the new season. Below, you can check out all the photos from the race weekend.

06 Jul 2020 15:28
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Haas was nursing its brakes from lap one - Grosjean
Haas was nursing its brakes from the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday says Romain Grosjean, following a difficult race that saw both cars fail to reach the finis...

06 Jul 2020 15:03
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Brawn: Lack of reliability from F1 teams in Austria was 'astonishing'
Formula 1 managing director says the extent of unreliability the teams endured during the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday was “astonishing”. 11 cars saw the chequered...

06 Jul 2020 12:47
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Austrian Grand Prix driver ratings
Valtteri Bottas Bottas started the new season off as strongly as he would have hoped, taking pole position, withstanding pressure from his teammate during the race and taking t...

06 Jul 2020 12:20
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Column: What the podium breakthrough means for Lando Norris
Formula 1 had to wait many months to see the 2020 season get underway, but when it did, the opening grand prix contained all the combined drama you may have expected in the...

06 Jul 2020 10:20
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Aitken to make FP1 debut with Williams at second Austrian F1 weekend
Williams has confirmed that Jack Aitken will make his Formula 1 free practice debut at the Styrian Grand Prix this weekend. Following the season-opening race at the Red Bull Ri...

06 Jul 2020 09:38
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Verstappen unhappy losing 'easy' podium finish
Max Verstappen has expressed his displeasure following his retirement from the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutchman was running in second place when he was hit with...

06 Jul 2020 09:18
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Hamilton: Speaking out against racism 'about equality, not politics'
Lewis Hamilton says his activism in speaking out against racism is about seeking equality and doesn't involve politics. Ahead of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on S...

05 Jul 2020 22:12
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Horner calls on Hamilton to apologise for Albon crash
Christian Horner has called on Lewis Hamilton to apologise for the collision that saw Alexander Albon spin out of podium contention at the Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton and Alb...

05 Jul 2020 20:58
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Alfa Romeo fined €5,000 for Raikkonen's unsafe pit stop
Alfa Romeo has been fined €5,000 following Kimi Raikkonen's unsafe release during the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Hinwil-based squad opted to bring Raikkon...

05 Jul 2020 20:13
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