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F1 Austrian GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP1 & Qualifying

Updates for Friday practice and qualifying at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring

The sprint race weekend format returns at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, meaning there is just one practice session ahead of the traditional qualifying format which is scheduled for Friday afternoon.

Max Verstappen saw his lead in the F1 world drivers’ championship trimmed to 34 points in a dramatic British GP last time out, as Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez finished as runner-up to maiden winner Carlos Sainz.

Charles Leclerc lost out in a Ferrari strategy call to drop to fourth place in the Silverstone race, putting him 43 points behind Verstappen in the standings.

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07:28

As expected the Verstappen fans are out in force. Lots of orange in the grandstands.

07:27

We have C5 , C4 and C3 compound tyres in use this weekend.

07:26

Remember, this weekend sees the return of F1's sprint race format. So we have FP1 today followed by qualifying later this afternoon at 4pm BST.

07:25

Drivers are climbing in their cars now, we are five minutes away from the start of FP1.

07:24

The clampdown on flexi floors has created headlines this morning. Red Bull's Max Verstappen has suggested that Mercedes are one of the worst offenders.

Full Story: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/verstappen-mercedes-floor-is-the-most-flexible-in-f1/10334616/

07:21

The picturesque Red Bull Ring is bathed in sunshine currently. Track temperature is 37.3C and the air temperature is 17.5C.

07:20

We are 10 minutes away from the start of Free Practice 1 at the Red Bull Ring.

07:17

Welcome to live updates from Friday at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.

By: autosport.com

Published:

Jul 8, 2022, 11:28 AM