Austria’s Formula One deal extended to 2030
1 year, 6 months ago

Austria’s Formula One deal extended to 2030

The Hindu  

Austria’s Red Bull Ring will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2030 after the sport announced a contract extension on Sunday. The race in Spielberg is a home one for the energy drinks company that owns two of Formula One’s 10 teams in champion Red Bull Racing and Italy-based AlphaTauri. 🇦🇹#AustrianGP#F1pic.twitter.com/s0uywnkpqI — Formula 1 July 2, 2023 Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali said the latest extension was a tribute to the “vision and passion” of Red Bull’s late co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who died last October. The team of double world champion Max Verstappen and Mexican Sergio Perez celebrated its 100th win in Formula One in Canada last month.

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Red Bull operating on another level thanks to the Max factor
1 year, 3 months ago

Red Bull operating on another level thanks to the Max factor

The Hindu  

The Formula One constructors’ world championship is by definition a team effort, but rarely has one driver played such a dominant role in securing it as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in 2023. It was Verstappen’s 13th win of a season spent rewriting records, with the champion taking an unprecedented 10 in a row until the stumble in Singapore last weekend, …

The coast is clear for Max Verstappen and Red Bull
1 year, 5 months ago

The coast is clear for Max Verstappen and Red Bull

The Hindu  

Records have always been broken whenever a driver-team combination appears to be the dominant force in Formula One. Their triumph in the Hungarian Grand Prix is just the latest in it, as Red Bull won their 12th consecutive race in Formula One starting from the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi in 2022. Close shave: Lewis Hamilton took a sensational pole …

Formula 1: Red Bull, Max Verstappen look to continue hot streak at Hungarian Grand Prix
1 year, 5 months ago

Formula 1: Red Bull, Max Verstappen look to continue hot streak at Hungarian Grand Prix

The Hindu  

The seemingly-unstoppable Max Verstappen’s win streak has dominated the conversation in the 2023 Formula 1 season. The Red Bull driver’s chances will be augured well by the fact that he is the reigning champion at the Hungaroring, having won in 2022 with a comfortable seven-seconds cushion over Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. With Red Bull plotting upgrades to its cars for the …

Max Verstappen hints he may retire from Formula One unless calendar reduced
1 year, 6 months ago

Max Verstappen hints he may retire from Formula One unless calendar reduced

The Independent  

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Austrian Grand Prix to remain part of Formula 1 calendar till 2030 after contract extension
1 year, 6 months ago

Austrian Grand Prix to remain part of Formula 1 calendar till 2030 after contract extension

Firstpost  

The decision comes only months after the circuit signed a four-year deal until 2027, underlining how it is one of the most popular venues in F1. Spielberg, Austria: Formula One announced Sunday that it has signed a three-year contract extension to keep the Austrian Grand Prix on the calendar until 2030. Tens of thousands of orange-clad Dutch fans come every …

F1 Austrian GP: Ferrari’s turnaround offers hope after a bruising 2023 start
1 year, 6 months ago

F1 Austrian GP: Ferrari’s turnaround offers hope after a bruising 2023 start

New York Times  

When Charles Leclerc moved to the front of Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix, it marked the first time a driver other than Max Verstappen had led a Formula One race in close to two months. “Since the beginning of the season, that’s where the struggles are for us.” Ferrari’s senior performance engineer, Jock Clear, said on Sunday morning that any chance …

Austrian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen Claims Pole Position in Red Bull Home Circuit
1 year, 6 months ago

Austrian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen Claims Pole Position in Red Bull Home Circuit

News 18  

“Very happy being on pole,” said Verstappen. At least the car is quick and that’s the most important.” For the second time this year after Baku, a sprint race will take place on Saturday before the Grand Prix on Sunday. It takes out the joy a little bit but still a very good lap.” Red Bull’s Sergio Perez failed to …

Austrian GP 2023: Verstappen hits back at Hamilton over Red Bull domination
1 year, 6 months ago

Austrian GP 2023: Verstappen hits back at Hamilton over Red Bull domination

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen reminded old foe Lewis Hamilton that ‘life is unfair’ after Mercedes’ seven times world champion suggested Formula One needed a rule change to rein in Red Bull. Verstappen has won six of eight races so far this season and is already 69 points clear of closest rival and team mate Sergio Perez ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand …

Austrian GP 2023 Preview: Red Bull ready for a celebration at scenic Spielberg
1 year, 6 months ago

Austrian GP 2023 Preview: Red Bull ready for a celebration at scenic Spielberg

The Hindu  

Red Bull is ready for a homecoming party as it celebrates 100 wins in Formula One with a sellout crowd at the first Austrian Grand Prix since the death last October of the team’s billionaire owner Dietrich Mateschitz. READ: Aston Martin a reality check for F1, says Alpine’s Rossi Verstappen already has four wins at the scenic circuit, having also …

F1: Max Verstappen Aims for Another Record in Austrian GP as Red Bull Head Home
1 year, 6 months ago

F1: Max Verstappen Aims for Another Record in Austrian GP as Red Bull Head Home

News 18  

Runaway leader and defending double world champion Max Verstappen bids to become the most successful driver in Austrian Grand Prix history this weekend as Red Bull plan a poignant ‘century’ celebration on home ground. Another win at the Red Bull Ring circuit would take him to four and be his seventh in nine races this year as well as the …

Red Bull eyes 200 after winning 100th grand prix
1 year, 6 months ago

Red Bull eyes 200 after winning 100th grand prix

The Hindu  

As Red Bull celebrated a landmark 100th Formula One win at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, a reflective team principal Christian Horner recalled thinking that he might have been satisfied with one victory. Obviously have achieved a lot in that period and hopefully we can keep going and achieve another 100.” While the wins have flowed like water from …

Austrian Grand Prix to stay in Formula One calendar till 2027
1 year, 9 months ago

Austrian Grand Prix to stay in Formula One calendar till 2027

The Hindu  

The Austrian Grand Prix will stay on the Formula One calendar until at least 2027 after signing a new four-year deal, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, announced on Wednesday. “The Austrian Grand Prix brings together the perfect mix of a challenging track, high-speed racing, and a beautiful venue for our fans, so I am delighted that we …

Formula 1: Red Bull won't interfere in Pierre Gasly's move to Alpine if 'conditions are met'
2 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1: Red Bull won't interfere in Pierre Gasly's move to Alpine if 'conditions are met'

Firstpost  

Gasly moved into serious contention for Alpine after it became clear on Friday that McLaren had succeeded in recruiting Australian Oscar Piastri Zandvoort, Netherlands: Red Bull would not stand in the way of Pierre Gasly leaving Alpha Tauri to join Alpine next season, providing all the conditions for his release are met, senior consultant Helmut Marko said on Friday. The …

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton Finds More Pace in Austrian GP 2nd Practice
3 years, 6 months ago

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton Finds More Pace in Austrian GP 2nd Practice

News 18  

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton found some much-needed pace on Friday as Mercedes responded to the threat of a fifth successive Red Bull win by leading Austrian Grand Prix practice. Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s championship leader, had been quickest in the opening session with a time of one minute 05.143 seconds around the Red Bull Ring where he …

Turkish GP cancelled, Austria gets second 2021 F1 race
3 years, 7 months ago

Turkish GP cancelled, Austria gets second 2021 F1 race

The Hindu  

The Turkish Grand Prix will not go ahead as scheduled due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country, with Austria getting a second 2021 F1 race instead. Instead, the French GP will move forward by one week to June 20, and Austria will get a second race — just like it did last year. “I want to thank the …

Formula One: Red Bull Racing reveals RB16B race car ahead of 2021 World Championship
3 years, 10 months ago

Formula One: Red Bull Racing reveals RB16B race car ahead of 2021 World Championship

India Today  

The unveiling of Red Bull Racing’s new car, 2021 RB16B, comes ahead of its first on-track appearance this week when Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will put it through its paces for the first time at Silverstone. The RB16B will also mark something of a swansong for Honda in F1, with Red Bull Racing set to take on the running …

Honda to leave Formula 1 at the end of 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

Honda to leave Formula 1 at the end of 2021

India Today  

The Japanese engine manufacturer returned to the championship in 2015 with McLaren, having been inspired by the new breed of power units that focused on hybrid and energy recovery technology. They suffered a difficult and unsuccessful partnership, culminating in them splitting up and Honda joining forces with Toro Rosso for 2018, before taking on Red Bull as a works team …

Formula 1 2020: Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel opens door for return to Red Bull next season
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel opens door for return to Red Bull next season

Firstpost  

Vettel won all his F1 titles with Red Bull during a highly dominant spell from 2010-13. Spielberg: Sebastian Vettel would be open for a return to Red Bull next season — if his former team wants him back. “I’m here to compete and I’m here to win, so probably the answer would be yes,” Vettel won all his F1 titles …

Formula One returns: Thrills and penalties galore at Austrian GP
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula One returns: Thrills and penalties galore at Austrian GP

The Hindu  

That’s one way to describe the belated opening race of the 2020 Formula One season. But Albon, who was promoted to Red Bull from its “junior team” Toro Rosso mid-season last year, should take equal blame for the loss of a sure-shot podium finish and possible first race win. Neither was able to make real headway during the race, but …

Bottas wins surreal F1 Austrian Grand Prix
4 years, 6 months ago

Bottas wins surreal F1 Austrian Grand Prix

China Daily  

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas wearing a protective face mask during a press conference after winning the race in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, on July 5, 2020. BEIJING -- Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas won the first race of the delayed 2020 Formula 1 season, taking victory in an epic Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, after Bottas' teammate Lewis Hamilton was penalised for …

Singapore, Japan, Azerbaijan Grand Prix cancelled: Formula One
4 years, 6 months ago

Singapore, Japan, Azerbaijan Grand Prix cancelled: Formula One

The Hindu  

Formula One races in Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan were canceled on Friday because of issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic. The sport’s governing body said it still hopes to deliver up to 18 races in the rearranged 2020 season, with the first eight already confirmed starting with a double-header in Austria in early July. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was due …

Formula One unveils eight-race schedule in Europe from July 5
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula One unveils eight-race schedule in Europe from July 5

China Daily  

Williams' Nicholas Latifi during testing in Barcelona, Spain, Feb 21, 2020. PARIS - The curtailed Formula One season will start with two races behind closed doors in Austria on July 5 and July 12 followed by six other grands prix in Europe, the organisers said on Tuesday. The F1 season was thrown into chaos with the cancellation of the traditional …

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes set to oppose reverse grid qualifying race plan on season resumption
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes set to oppose reverse grid qualifying race plan on season resumption

Firstpost  

The experiment was mooted already last year, before COVID-19 played havoc with the calendar, with Formula One keen on having three reverse grid races in 2020. A Formula One proposal for an experimental reverse-grid qualifying race when Austria hosts two grands prix in July looks unlikely to be accepted due to opposition from champions Mercedes. The idea would see qualifying …

Austria to stage F1 season-opener in July
4 years, 7 months ago

Austria to stage F1 season-opener in July

The Hindu  

Formula One's truncated coronavirus-hit season will finally get underway with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5, the Austrian government announced on Saturday. “The two Formula One races on July 5 and 12 at Spielberg will be staged without spectators,” said the Austrian Health Minister. It was one of 10 races either cancelled or postponed, yet F1 boss Chase Carey …

Formula One considering closed races once season starts
4 years, 9 months ago

Formula One considering closed races once season starts

The Hindu  

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. READ | Formula One's motorsport managing director Ross Brawn told a Sky Sports television 'vodcast' that a season of anywhere between eight and 19 races could still be possible. “Every permutation …

Red Bull head wants 'corona camp' for Formula One and jr drivers, but says idea wasn't well received by management
4 years, 9 months ago

Red Bull head wants 'corona camp' for Formula One and jr drivers, but says idea wasn't well received by management

Firstpost  

Red Bull own two Formula One teams with Dutch 22-year-old Max Verstappen and Thai racer Alexander Albon in the main one and Frenchman Pierre Gasly along with Russian Daniil Kvyat at Italy-based AlphaTauri. London: Red Bull’s motorsport head Helmut Marko suggested his Formula One and junior drivers should catch the coronavirus while racing is on hold so they would be …

Formula One: Red Bull extends Honda partnership to 2021
5 years, 1 month ago

Formula One: Red Bull extends Honda partnership to 2021

The Hindu  

Red Bull has extended its contract with engine supplier Honda to cover the 2021 Formula One season. The team are delighted to confirm that we have extended our partnership to use Honda Hybrid power," Red Bull confirmed via its official Twitter account on Wednesday. Honda joined up with Toro Rosso in 2018 and Red Bull in 2019 after a troubled …

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak
5 years, 6 months ago

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak

China Daily  

Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the race on the podium at the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, June 30, 2019. SPIELBERG, Austria — Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year on Sunday as Red Bull ended Mercedes' unbeaten streak this season. Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas completed the podium, ahead of …

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak
5 years, 6 months ago

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak

China Daily  

Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the race on the podium at the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, June 30, 2019. SPIELBERG, Austria — Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix for a second straight year on Sunday as Red Bull ended Mercedes' unbeaten streak this season. Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas completed the podium, ahead of …

Austrian Grand Prix: Toto Wolff plays down Mercedes move for Max Verstappen
5 years, 6 months ago

Austrian Grand Prix: Toto Wolff plays down Mercedes move for Max Verstappen

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said …

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