Valtteri Bottas wins Austrian opener, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris also share F1's first podium of 2020
The race, on a sunny afternoon at the scenic Red Bull Ring, was held in front of empty grandstands and no fans for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 05, 2020, 22:36 PM IST
Austrian Grand Prix: Masks, remote-control trolleys for Formula 1's new-look podium
The drivers will also require to wear facemasks before stepping up onto socially-distanced individual rostrums placed in front of their cars on the start-finish line due to strict anti-pandemic measures.
Jul 05, 2020, 18:07 PM IST
Lewis Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track
Hamilton and team mate Valtteri Bottas responded to the `new normal` resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic by finishing one-two in both free practice sessions on the latest start to a campaign.
Jul 04, 2020, 09:18 AM IST
Looking at new ways to present trophies to winners, says Formula 1 chief
F1, earlier this week, confirmed that the 2020 season will begin in Austria next month and also revealed details on the first eight races of a new calendar in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 13, 2020, 17:20 PM IST
Motor racing: Renault warn Red Bull time expiring on engine decision
Renault have warned Red Bull that they are running out of time to take up the French manufacturer`s offer of a Formula One engine for next season and cannot wait until next month`s Austrian Grand
Jun 11, 2018, 17:01 PM IST
New contract is up to Sebastian Vettel, says Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne
Vettel has delayed contract talks to focus on the championship battle, saying there will be plenty of time over the summer, and any haggling is likely to be about money and the number of years.
Jul 10, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Sports schedule for the day – From one-off T20I match for Men in Blue to Austrian Grand Prix 2017
It is more of a day for the cricket lovers. But not to forget, you also have the Austrian Grand Prix 2017
Jul 09, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel fastest in final Austrian GP practice
Vettel's time was the fastest lap yet of the Red Bull Ring, with a time of one minute 05.092 seconds on ultrasoft tyres. Hamilton had held the previous record, set on Friday.
Jul 08, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Sports Schedule for the day: From ICC Women's World Cup to Wimbledon
Indian eves will take on South Africa women's with the aim to extend their winning streak to five in a row.
Jul 08, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Austrian Grand Prix 2017: Lewis Hamilton handed five-place grid penalty for gearbox change
The drop means the Mercedes driver, second in the championship behind Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel, cannot equal Michael Schumacher`s pole position record of 68 at his home British Grand Prix next week.
Jul 08, 2017, 08:40 AM IST
Austrian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton breaks lap record, tops both practice sessions
Mercedes have won every year since Austria returned to the calendar in 2014, after being absent for a decade, with Hamilton triumphant in 2016.
Jul 07, 2017, 21:37 PM IST
Sebastian Vettel set to face more trials of temperament at Austrian Grand Prix
A tight fight between Vettel`s Ferrari team and three-time champion Hamilton`s Mercedes outfit is in prospect in the Styrian Alps in the 30th running of the Austrian event.
Jul 06, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Austrian Grand Prix: Triumphant Lewis Hamilton booed after collision with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff described the collision as "brainless", without singling out either of his drivers for blame, and told reporters he might have to consider imposing so-called `team orders` in future.
Jul 04, 2016, 04:34 AM IST
Austrian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton wins after last lap Nico Rosberg crash
Hamilton`s win ended Rosberg`s hopes of a third consecutive victory and cut the German`s lead in the title race from 24 points to 11.
Jul 03, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Austrian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton on pole again, Nico Rosberg seventh
It was Hamilton's second successive pole in Austria, his fifth of 2016 and the 54th of his career.
Jul 02, 2016, 20:36 PM IST
Austrian Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg sets record pace at Red Bull Ring during Friday practice
Since Austria returned to the calendar in 2014, after an 11-year absence, Rosberg has won both races and Mercedes-engined cars have swept the podium.
Jul 01, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
