Verstappen to Mercedes ‘complication’, McLaren turn down Sauber request – round-up
Catch up with the day's F1 news as we look back at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.
Austrian Grand Prix
Helmut Marko confirmed for new F1 role after Red Bull departure
Helmut Marko left Red Bull Racing at the end of the 2025 season.
Carlos Sainz: "We were going through a tough period in a tough time for the team..."
Fernando Alonso finished seventh at the Austrian GP, his third top ten result of the F1 2025 season.
Franco Colapinto was penalised in Austria for forcing Oscar Piastri off the track.
Lewis Hamilton had a different Austrian GP strategy in mind, but Ferrari were not having any of it.
Gabriel Bortoleto’s cheeky ‘no way home’ joke after Alonso battle
Gabriel Bortoleto didn't just score his first points of 2025 at the Austrian GP — he also battled mentor Fernando Alonso.
D’Ambrosio responds to sudden Fred Vasseur absence as Ferrari deputy steps up
Fred Vasseur was forced to return home on the eve of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri strategy questioned in ‘keep the peace’ claim
McLaren defend strategy call with "two options in that kind of situation"...
Red Bull react to ‘horrible race’ with Tsunoda lapped twice in Austria
"Yuki had a horrible race."
Red Bull driver disqualified in Austria as F3 technical regulations breach found
It saw his impressive race win go up in smoke.
‘I don’t know why this happens to me so often’ – Sainz bemoans latest career DNS
"Clearly, too many issues..."
Max Verstappen’s private Red Bull admission to Jos at Austrian GP revealed
Max Verstappen saw his title chances take a major blow in Austria.
Yuki Tsunoda blames ‘melting’ RB21 for poor Austrian GP as pressure mounts
Yuki Tsunoda was the last man to cross the line in Spielberg after another poor race.
Stand-in Ferrari boss responds to Lewis Hamilton strategy disagreement at Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton was on the "optimal" strategy in Austria...
‘Making love to his exhaust pipe’ – Horner’s colourful verdict on McLaren’s advantage
"He's basically making love to his f**king exhaust pipe..."
McLaren turn down in-race Sauber request in text message exchange
"That would have been the cherry on the icing on the cake..."
Austrian GP driver ratings: Norris’ perfect day and Tsunoda’s latest Red Bull nightmare
The scores are in after an eventful race in the hills of Austria.
Austrian GP conclusions: Verstappen’s Mercedes guarantee as Russell’s words come back to bite
McLaren driver Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri second and Charles Leclerc third.
Norris recounts confidence-inspiring win after stressful Austrian GP battle
Lando Norris credits plenty of behind-the-scenes tweaks for his confidence-inspiring win at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri admits he was ‘pushing the limits’ with Norris near miss
Oscar Piastri knows he was "pushing the limits" when he nearly collided with Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Why Liam Lawson was ‘lucky to survive’ on drive to career-best F1 finish
Liam Lawson was the highest-placed Red Bull-affiliated driver in Austria, in what was a career-high finish for the New Zealander.
Horner dismisses Max Verstappen contract ‘noise’ amid fresh Mercedes rumours
Christian Horner was on the defensive after a disastrous race weekend in Austria.
McLaren’s Austria charge proves its racing spirit is the attitude F1 needs
A dominant performance from McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix proves the team has redefined the F1 rulebook.
Kimi Antonelli punishment confirmed after Max Verstappen collision
The FIA has reached its verdict on Kimi Antonelli's contact with Max Verstappen in Austria.