Charles Leclerc (24) ruined the orange party in Spielberg with his third win of the season in a Ferrari. The more than 60,000 Dutch people, who often misbehaved with racist and sexist slogans, had to withdraw defeated – national hero Max Verstappen was “only” second in the Red Bull Honda with 1.532 seconds.
Leclerc was able to easily overtake the leading world champion in tire poker three times. The red rocket from Maranello 2022 has never been so fast.
Pirelli recommended a one-stop strategy
Pirelli had recommended that the teams make one tire stop on the 71 laps – but if you didn’t stop at least three times, you were lost on the 4.318 km long circuit with ten corners!
Verstappen quarreled: “We were just not that fast and constantly fought with the tires. But a tight World Cup is more interesting for the fans!”
“Luckily I was able to save myself to the finish”
On points, Leclerc is now second, only 170:208 behind. «The race was fun. But I got scared when, following 57 laps, I suddenly saw Carlos’ car on fire next to the track. I already had problems with the gas pedal, which kept getting stuck! Luckily I was able to save myself to the finish!”
Sainz ended up in second place with an engine failure. The Spaniard only noticed the fierce fire when things got hot in the cockpit and the Silverstone winner started to sweat!
Leclerc, Verstappen and Hamilton subsequently fined
For the fight-hungry seven-time world champion Hamilton, this year ended a race in third place for the fourth time. With that, the Brit increases the number of podium appearances to 186 in his 299th GP. A number for eternity.
After the end of the race, the podium trio still had to trot to the stewards. Leclerc, Verstappen and Hamilton had illegal contact with their respective physiotherapists in parc fermé. It set a suspended fine of 10,000 euros for everyone.
That’s what the Spielberg penalties are regarding
Charles LEclerc, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton breached Article 12.2.1. of the international sporting code of the FIA. Put simply, it’s regarding the fact that the physiotherapists of the three stars shouldn’t have been in the parc fermé.
In this area the cars must be parked following the race so that they can be checked. Access is strictly regulated, only drivers, officials and, in an emergency, mechanics have access – but no physios. Among other things, this is intended to prevent objects from being handed over to the drivers before they are weighed.
“The drivers’ physiotherapists have to wait outside the cool-down room behind the podium until the award ceremony is over,” said an FIA spokesman in Austria.
The fact that the fine is designed for probation means nothing other than that none of the three has to pay for the time being. This will only be the case if there is another incident of the same kind this season. (sme)
Charles LEclerc, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton breached Article 12.2.1. of the international sporting code of the FIA. Put simply, it’s regarding the fact that the physiotherapists of the three stars shouldn’t have been in the parc fermé.
In this area the cars must be parked following the race so that they can be checked. Access is strictly regulated, only drivers, officials and, in an emergency, mechanics have access – but no physios. Among other things, this is intended to prevent objects from being handed over to the drivers before they are weighed.
“The drivers’ physiotherapists have to wait outside the cool-down room behind the podium until the award ceremony is over,” said an FIA spokesman in Austria.
The fact that the fine is designed for probation means nothing other than that none of the three has to pay for the time being. This will only be the case if there is another incident of the same kind this season. (sme)
Pérez and Vettel in the victim role
For Verstappen’s teammate Pérez, the race ended following just a few seconds. He was immediately shot down by Russell in the Mercedes and had to pit. But the broken underbody was too great a handicap. Russell, who had already flipped Zhou at Silverstone, received a time penalty and 2 penalty points.
Just like Gasly, who shot down Vettel in the Aston Martin in the Alpha Tauri just before the end. «On Saturday it was Albon, now Gasly. The green color must somehow magically attract the opponents, »said the German.
Suddenly Vettel only has three World Championship points more than his friend Mick Schumacher (“I’m most pleased that I was voted driver of the day by the fans.”)! The question remains: How long will the four-time champion, who finished last in Spielberg, put up with these defeats?
Reports of sexism and harassment
The Austrian Grand Prix was accompanied by unsightly background noise. There were numerous reports of sexism, sexual harassment and homophobic and racist insults among fans at the racetrack on social media, especially from women.
In a statement, Formula 1 emphasized that it takes this very seriously. “We have been made aware that some fans have been subjected to completely unacceptable comments,” it said. Such behavior will not be tolerated.
The top motorsport class made it clear that they are already in contact with the organizer and the security service in this regard. In addition, discussions would be held with those people who reported the incidents. (SDA)
The Austrian Grand Prix was accompanied by unsightly background noise. There were numerous reports of sexism, sexual harassment and homophobic and racist insults among fans at the racetrack on social media, especially from women.
In a statement, Formula 1 emphasized that it takes this very seriously. “We have been made aware that some fans have been subjected to completely unacceptable comments,” it said. Such behavior will not be tolerated.
The top motorsport class made it clear that they are already in contact with the organizer and the security service in this regard. In addition, discussions would be held with those people who reported the incidents. (SDA)