Max Verstappen (NLD)
Max Verstappen (NLD)

How Charles Leclerc outpaced Max Verstappen to win F1 Austrian Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc outpaced Max Verstappen to win the F1 Austrian Grand Prix!

This is how he did it...

10 Jul 2022
14:15

Russell has been handed a five-second penalty for the collision with Perez.

14:14

Leclerc has a go on Verstappen into Turn 3 but the Dutchman sees it coming.

14:13

Order on Lap 10: Verstappen, Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Ocon, Magnussen, Schumacher, Hamilton, Norris and Ricciardo.

14:12

Perez is about to be lapped by his teammate.

Could do him a favour here.

14:11

Leclerc is running in DRS range behind Verstappen but can't get close enough to make a move at the front.

14:10

Hamilton runs wide at Turn 1 which allows Schumacher to go through into seventh.

14:10

Hamilton looks to be struggling with his brakes as he locks up into Turn 3. Schumacher is right behind him.

14:06

Verstappen leads Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Ocon, Magnussen, Hamilton, Schumacher, Ricciardo and Norris on Lap 3.

14:04

Contact between Russell and Perez! The Red Bull driver looks to have damage.

14:04

Verstappen leads into Turn 1 ahead of Leclerc and Sainz.

14:03

Here we go!

The 2022 Austrian Grand Prix is now underway. 71 laps at the Red Bull Ring.

14:02

Hamilton on the radio: “I just want to thank everybody for their hard work this weekend getting the car fixed and ready”

14:01

The grandstands are full of orange smoke. A proper atmosphere in Austria - all supporting the poleman, Verstappen.

14:00

The formation lap is now underway at the Red Bull Ring.

13:59

A reminder that Bottas will be starting from the pit lane after changing rear wing and even more power unit components. 

13:58

Mediums for everyone except Zhou, Albon, Tsunoda, Vettel and Alonso, who are on hards.

13:55
A few minutes to go...

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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11,…

13:42
Trouble on Hamilton's car?

His Mercedes was being frantically worked on while on the grid... but there has been a thumbs up which can only mean good news!

13:39
Christian Horner to Sky

"It will be a tight race with the Ferraris.

"Hopefully we have Checo in the fight too - he needs to clear George quickly.

"I'm confident he can do that.

"It adds another dynamic for us in this race."

13:35
Kevin Magnussen to Sky

"The Mercedes are much faster than us.

"Our focus is Ocon, and the cars behind."

13:33
Gordon Ramsay is here (again!)

Gordon Ramsey (GBR) Celebrity Chef. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race
Gordon Ramsey (GBR) Celebrity Chef. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11,…

13:32
Can Verstappen be stopped today?

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the drivers parade with a KTM X-Bow. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the drivers parade with a KTM X…

13:31
The people's favourite

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the drivers parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the drivers parade. Formula 1…

13:25
Starting grid today

1. Max Verstappen - Red Bull

2. Charles Leclerc - Ferrari

3. Carlos Sainz - Ferrari

4. George Russell - Mercedes

5. Sergio Perez - Red Bull

6. Esteban Ocon - Alpine

7. Kevin Magnussen - Haas

8. Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes

9. Mick Schumacher - Haas

10. Valtteri Bottas - Alfa Romeo

11. Lando Norris - McLaren

12. Daniel Ricciardo - McLaren

13. Lance Stroll - Aston Martin

14. Guanyu Zhou - Alfa Romeo

15. Pierre Gasly - Alphatauri

16. Alex Albon - Williams

17. Yuki Tsunoda - Alphatauri

18. Nicholas Latifi - Williams

19. Sebastian Vettel - Aston Martin

20. Fernando Alonso - Alpine

 

13:16
How special to have this man racing again today

Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team on the drivers parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix,
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team on the drivers parade. Formula 1…

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