Another 52 laps : George Russell is the first of the head to stop. He goes to his second set of mediums.
Another 53 laps: Meanwhile, the disaster day for Williams is complete. Alexander Albon comes out from a nice position in the points. In the meantime, Yuki Tsunoda is driving his front wing against Lance Stroll’s car.
Another 53 laps : While Leclerc is told that he has to save fuel, he now drives just as fast as the bright McLaren drivers.
Another 55 laps : Piastri runs the thumb screws again at Norris, who just stands in bend 3 and bend 4.
Another 57 laps : Norris takes a bit of control back, although Piastri is still ‘still’ within Drs with the leader. The McLaren drivers also ride this game a faster pace than they might want. Leclerc already has a backlog of almost 5 seconds.
Another 59 laps : it goes on between Piastri and Norris. The Australian has just passed, but Norris fights back thanks to Drs.
60 laps : what a duel between the McLaren drivers! Piastri is on the rear wing of Norris, who still manages to stand.
The first dropout of Verstappen since the Australian Grand Prix makes it a disappointing afternoon for the many Dutch fans who have traveled to Austria.
Another 63 laps : Leclerc cannot follow the pace of the McLarens and has to look more behind him. Teammate Hamilton was faster in the last round.
Another 63 laps: there was just a Piastri attack towards turn 4. The McLarens break free from the field, but Norris is certainly not off from his teammate.
Another 65 rounds : A small DRS train will immediately arise, behind leader Norris. That way it is difficult to catch up. Verstappen is now back in the paddock. Antonelli too.
Another 66 laps: we are on the way again on the Red Bull Ring, without the reigning world champion. Norris leads.
At the start, Leclerc attacked in turn 1 at Norris, but that cost him his position to Piastri. The Australian quickly came out of bend 1 and was able to go to the attack at Norris even in the direction of turn 3. Behind it Antonelli argued considerably, ramming Verstappen.
Oh a braking error of the inexperienced Antonelli naks Verstappen early in the Austrian Grand Prix. The Italian blocked his front wheels in turn 3 and rammed Verstappen on the rear wheel. The Dutchman waves to the public and can go home after his media work.
Oh Verstappen is hit by Antonelli in turn 3!
Everyone is back in place. The red lamps go out like this.
And everyone rolls. We can really start now.
A new warm -up round follows at 15.15.
Light panic at Williams, that the Sainz car drives to the pit box. The carbon fiber brakes have a hand to ignite spontaneously if they are really too hot. His rear wing is now also melting. The Spaniard is the first dropout today.
Sainz is now in the Pitlane, but his rear brakes are on fire! He reports on the radio that the brakes looked back on his round to the pits.
All engineers are back on the grid. It will certainly start again ten minutes before we start again. Take something cold from the fridge or something warm with the coffee machine.
Will just see, after a small push, Sainz’s car starts. Nevertheless, we are now going to do the entire starting procedure again.
Ho, problems at Carlos Sainz. The car is stuck in first gear and does not come from the grid.
Everyone in the top ten starts on mediums, except Pierre Gasly. Behind it Hadjar, Colapinto and Bearman on the softs, just like Hülkenberg in last place. Furthermore, everyone on medium tires.
It is countdown to the start in Austria, where the first round can be very decisive. In the past we have seen many collisions here in bend 1, bend 3 and bend 4. Also in earlier races this weekend in Formula 2 it was always hit there.
If there is still hope: the chance of rain during the race is a very dry 0 percent.
Although there are fewer Dutch people than in recent years, the stands are still pretty full around the Red Bull Ring.
The Mercedes drivers are wearing their special cooling jackets at an outside temperature of 29 degrees+.
The drivers have now reported to the grid. The pitsstraat is closed again after a few reconnaissance laps. Verstappen is at his seventh starting place.
Everyone has this tire set. We assume a two-topper with medium-hard medium. A one -stopper is also possible. Charles Leclerc in particular could do that. That will then be Ferrari plan …. A, B, C or D. or perhaps perhaps plan E.
We have a final starting grid, which is the same as the provisional starting grid. No changes, no starts from the Pitlane.
We start with a weather forecast: it is hot in Austria, 29 degrees Celsius is already tapping the thermometer. The job temperature has also risen to 46.8 Celsius.
52 Laps to Go : George Russell is the first of the leaders to make a stop. He Goes to his second set of mediums.
53 Laps to Go: Meanwhile, The Day of Disaster for Williams is complete. Alexander Albon Retires From a Good Position in the Points. Yuki Tsunoda Meanwhile Drives His Front Wing Against Lance Stroll’s Car.
53 Laps to go : While Leclerc is tolerant to save fuel, he is now driving just as fast as the battling mclaren drivers.
55 Laps to Go : Piastri is Tightening the Screws on Norris Again, who Barely Holds His Own in Turns 3 and 4.
57 Laps to Go : Norris Regains a Bit of Control, Although Piastri is still ‘Just’ Within Drs of the Leader. The McLaren Drivers are also Driving This Duel at a Higher Pace Than they Might Want. Leclerc Already Has A Gap of Almost 5 Seconds.
59 Laps to go : It just keeps going between piastri and norris. The Australian is briefly past, but norris fights back thanks to drs.
60 Laps to Go : What a Duel Between the McLaren Drivers! Piastri is on the reear wing of norris, who is still managing to hold his own.
Verstappen’s First Retirement Since the Australian Grand Prix Early Last Season Makes It A Disappointing Afternoon For The Many Dutch Fans Who Have Traveled to Austria.
63 Laps to Go : Leclerc Can’t Keep Up With The Pace of the McLarens and Has To Look More Behind Him. Teammate Hamilton was Faster Last Lap.
63 Laps to Go: There was an Attack from Piastri Towards Turn 4. The McLarens are breaking away from the field, but Norris is Certainly not Rid of his teammate.
65 Laps to Go : A Small Drs Train is immediately forming Behind Leader Norris. This makes overtaking difficult. Verstappen is Meanwhile Back in the paddock. Antonelli Too.
66 Laps to go: We are back underway at the red bull ring, without the reigning world champion. Norris Leads.
At the start, leclerc Attacked Norris in Turn 1, but that cost he his position to piastri. The Australian Came Out of Turn 1 Quickly and was just able to attack Norris Towards Turn 3. Behind Them, Antonelli Braked Heavily, Ramming Verstappen.
Oh, a Braking Error from the Inexperienced Antonelli Ruins Verstappen’s Race Early in the Austrian Grand Prix. The Italian Locked His Front Wheels in Turn 3 and Rammed Verstappen on the Rear Wheel. The Dutchman waves to the crowd and can go home after his media work.
Oh Verstappen is hit by Antonelli in Turn 3!
Everyone is back in Their Place. The Red Lights Are About To Go Out.
And Everyone is Rolling. We can really start now.
A New Warm-Up Lap Will Follow at 15:15.
Slight Panic at Williams, Who Are Driving Sainz’s Car Into The Pit Box While Extingughing It. Carbon fiber brakes have a habit of spontaneously igniting when they get too hot. His Rear Wing is now also melting. The Spaniard is the First Retiree Today.
Sainz is now in the Pit Lane, but His Rear Brakes Are on Fire! He reports about The Radio that the Brakes Seemed to Be Dragging on His Lap Back to the Pits.
All the mechanics are back on the grid. It will be at least at the minute before we start again. Grab something cold from the fridge or something hot from the coffee machine.
Just when you see it, after a little push, Sainz’s car gets going. Still, We’re Going to Redo the Whole Starting Procedure Now.
Oh, problems for carlos sainz. The Car is Stuck in First Gear and won Come Off the Grid.
Everyone in the Top Ten Starts on Mediums, Except Pierre Gasly. Behind Them Hadjar, Colapinto and Bearman on the Softs, Just Like Hülkenberg in Last Place. Everyone Else on Medium Tires.
It is counting down to the start in Austria, where the first lap could be very decisive. In the fits in Turn 1, Turn 3 and Turn 4. Also in Earlier Races This Weekend in Formula 2 IT was always a hit there.
If there is still hope: the chance of rain duration the race is a bone dry 0 percent.
AltheHeUgh there are ferwer people people than in recent years, the stands are QUITE Full around the red bull ring.
The Mercedes Drivers Are Wearing Their Special Cooling Jackets at An Outside Temperature of 29 Degrees+.
The drivers have now reported to the grid. The Pit Lane is closed again a few reconnaissance laps. Verstappen is in His Sevth Starting Position.
Everyone Has these Tire sets Left. We assume a two-stopper with medium-hard medium. A One-Stopper is also Possible. Charles Leclerc in particular Might do that. That will be ferrari plan …. a, b, c or d. or maybe plan E.
We have a definitive starting grid, which is the same as the provisional starting grid. No Changes, No Starts From The Pit Lane.
We start with a weather report: it is hot in Austria, the thermometer is already ticking 29 degrees Celsius. The track temperature has also risen to 46.8 Celsius.