Rosberg made progress in the early phase of the race after pitting on lap ten to change onto the soft tyres, managing to jump ahead of Kimi Raikkonen and the Red Bulls and crucially team mate Hamilton, who had kept his ultrasoft tyres running for 21 laps. Sebastian Vettel tried to stretch the stint on … Continue reading Hamilton takes victory after last lap clash with Rosberg
austrian grand prix articles archive
Why the weather may aid Mercedes again
2016 Austrian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onOrdinarily a wet qualifying session might be expected to play into the hands of Mercedes’ rivals. But today it probably helped strengthen Lewis Hamilton’s position.
Hamilton takes pole in dramatic damp qualifying session
2016 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton was fastest in a damp qualifying session, penalties for Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel means that Nico Hulkenberg will line up second, Jenson Button in third position.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix grid
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Nico Hulkenberg and Jenson Button after penalties are applied.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying and final practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix.
Ferrari one-two in final practice as Rosberg crashes
2016 Austrian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel edged his team mate at the top of the time sheets to set a new track record of 1’07.098 in the final practice session.
New track surface suits Mercedes, Rosberg reckons
2016 Austrian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onOminously for Mercedes’ rivals, Rosberg believes the changes at the Austrian track have played into his team’s hands.
Make your 2016 Austrian Grand Prix predictions
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
Posted onAfter a strong showing in practice is Nico Rosberg on course for another victory? Enter your 2016 Austrian Grand Prix predictions to win loads of F1 prizes this weekend.
Rosberg leads through Red Bull Ring downpour
2016 Austrian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onNico Rosberg was fastest again in the second practice session at the Red Bull Ring despite a downpour during the session.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix.
Rosberg sets record-breaking pace from the start
2016 Austrian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s 13-year-old track record at the Red Bull Ring fell to Nico Rosberg in the first practice session for this year’s Austrian Grand Prix.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix build-up in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams have thrived at the Red Bull Ring in recent years but can they – or anyone else – keep Mercedes from another easy win?
Rain and falling temperatures in Austria
2016 Austrian Grand Prix weather
Posted onFormula One will run a gauntlet of rain showers over the coming days at the Red Bull Ring, but they may not fall during the competitive action.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix track preview
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onAt 4.3 kilometres and with a record lap time of less than 68 seconds, the Red Bull Ring ranks among the shortest circuits used by Formula One.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix TV Times
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onDon’t miss any of the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action, plus the Formula E finale.
Strong run wins Hulkenberg Driver of the Weekend
2015 Austrian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend result
Posted onNico Hulkenberg gave Force India their best qualifying position and finish of the year so far in Austria and won the Driver of the Weekend poll.
F1 continues to underwhelm in 2015
2015 Austrian Grand Prix Rate the Race result
Posted onThe Austrian Grand Prix supplied more evidence of how the 2015 F1 season is struggling to live up to expectations.
2015 Austrian Grand Prix team radio transcript
2015 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMore than one driver was puzzled by a message about their power unit during the Austrian Grand Prix. Here’s the radio chatter from the race.
Top ten pictures from the 2015 Austrian Grand Prix
F1 Pictures
Posted onTen of the best pictures which tell the story of the 2015 Austrian Grand Prix weekend.