2024 Austrian Grand Prix - Spielberg, June 28 - 30

[GeeEmm]

This is such an obvious, and simple, solution one wonders why it's not adopted at every track where this issue is present. A small concrete trench shaped so that it can be emptied and covered with suitable concrete panels if required.

For F1, the gravel is enough of a deterrent to prevent drivers taking the mickey but not so bad that a genuine run-wide moment isn't a car wrecking moment (we hope).

Indeed, it is an elegant solution. I know many circuits hate using gravel as permanent solution since track-day enthusiasts hate getting their cars wrecked when they go out. I think RB Ring is using gravel for the weekend and when it's done, they remove it and bolt down some curb-like bits there, really good solution if that's the case

I wonder if the gravel will get spread onto the track, leading to possible issues?

I like the idea, but will be curious to see how it actually works out.

[Bill]

RB have other weapons at disposal they won last year and will do these year

According to Toto Wolff, the only weapon RB have currently is Max Verstappen.

toto is full of it ,his team is busy dissecting and copying redbull car but yea its all Max right.he is busy courting Max but belittle his competitors what makes him think his pu will be the best in 2026.its not even the best these weekend its a dud at high altitude.rbr will only have ferrari as competitor.

[j_ste]

RB have other weapons at disposal they won last year and will do these year

According to Toto Wolff, the only weapon RB have currently is Max Verstappen.

toto is full of it ,his team is busy dissecting and copying redbull car but yea its all Max right.he is busy courting Max but belittle his competitors what makes him think his pu will be the best in 2026.its not even the best these weekend its a dud at high altitude.rbr will only have ferrari as competitor.

Let a man flirt

[SirBastianVettel]

According to Toto Wolff, the only weapon RB have currently is Max Verstappen.

toto is full of it ,his team is busy dissecting and copying redbull car but yea its all Max right.he is busy courting Max but belittle his competitors what makes him think his pu will be the best in 2026.its not even the best these weekend its a dud at high altitude.rbr will only have ferrari as competitor.

Let a man flirt

But when I do it I need to report myself to HR. Not fair.

[Vanja #66]

Chance of rain on Sunday diminishing. Other sources suggest cloudy Friday afternoon (during SQ) with a slight chance of rain, but most of them suggest sunny and warm weather for the whole 3 days

[SirBastianVettel]

It feels strange to say this, but I hope the weather will just be nice and sunny. I really want to see the pace of all the cars in ideal conditions, don't even care if it's a snoozefest.

[Vanja #66]

Mid-loaded wings fitted so far, photos by motorsport

[organic]

[SirBastianVettel]

Can't believe Vanja tried to steal Fabrega's job...

[Sevach]

I wonder if Ferrari will give their Barcelona wing a shot... it's more slippery than what everyone was using there, might be only slightly draggier here.

[venkyhere]

Usual thursday, Ferrari fitting the most loaded wing amongst the four, Mecedes fitting the least.

[Vanja #66]

Can't believe Vanja tried to steal Fabrega's job...

Ahahaha, thanks for the laughs I was half an hour quicker, that's an eternity in F1

[deadhead]

[Wouter]

This is the pace difference between the F1 teammates after ten races

Qualifying pace

Team Qualifying Pace Difference Qualifying match

Red Bull Racing/// Max Verstappen on average 0.61 seconds faster than Sergio Pérez 10-0 in favor of Verstappen
Mercedes/// George Russell averaged 0.17 seconds faster than Lewis Hamilton 8-2 in favor of Russell
Ferrari/// Charles Leclerc on average 0.09 seconds faster than Carlos Sainz 7-2 in favor of Leclerc*
McLaren/// Lando Norris averaged 0.13 seconds faster than Oscar Piastri 7-3 in favor of Norris
Aston Martin Racing/// Fernando Alonso averages 0.20 seconds faster than Lance Stroll 6-4 in Alonso's favor
Alpine/// Pierre Gasly on average 0.04 seconds faster than Esteban Ocon 6-4 in favor of Ocon
Williams/// Alexander Albon averaged 0.56 seconds faster than Logan Sargeant 9-0 in favor of Albon**
RB F1 Team/// Yuki Tsunoda averages 0.25 seconds faster than Daniel Ricciardo 8-2 in favor of Tsunoda
Sauber/// Valtteri Bottas averages 0.51 seconds faster than Zhou Guanyu 10-0 in favor of Bottas
Haas F1 Team/// Nico Hülkenberg on average 0.33 seconds faster than Kevin Magnussen 7-3 in favor of Hülkenberg

Race pace

Team Difference race pace in Grand Prix Mutual duel in the Grand Prix (when both finish)

Red Bull Racing/// Verstappen on average 0.47 seconds per lap faster than Pérez 7-0 in Verstappen's favor
Mercedes/// Russell averaged 0.04 seconds per lap faster than Hamilton 6-3 in favor of Russell
Ferrari/// Leclerc averages 0.04 seconds per lap faster than Sainz 5-3 in Leclerc's favor
McLaren/// Norris averaged 0.35 seconds per lap faster than Piastri 8-2 in favor of Norris
Aston Martin Racing/// Alonso averages 0.29 seconds per lap faster than Stroll 7-2 in Alonso's favor
Alpine/// Gasly averaged 0.08 seconds per lap faster than Ocon 5-3 in Ocon's favor
Williams/// Albon averaged 0.4 seconds per lap faster than Sargeant 5-0 in favor of Albon
RB F1 Team/// Tsunoda averages 0.12 seconds per lap faster than Daniel Ricciardo 6-2 in favor of Tsunoda
Sauber/// Bottas averaged 0.06 seconds per lap faster than Zhou to tie 4-4
Haas F1 Team/// Hülkenberg averages 0.29 seconds per lap faster than Magnussen 8-1 in favor of Hulkenberg

[deadhead]