37 h. ago Norris urges F1 fans at Silverstone not to cast Piastri as villain at British GP

McLaren teammates in two-horse race for F1 titleTeam principal backs Norris to triumph at SilverstoneLando Norris has urged fans at Silverstone not to cast his McLaren teammate and world championship rival, Oscar Piastri, as a villain at Sunday’s British Grand Prix.Norris won the Austrian GP in Spielberg after a tense, lights-to-flag fight with Piastri, the pair in almost constant competition over 70 laps. Norris held his nerve with great control and has now closed to within 15 points of the Australian in the title fight With McLaren so dominant, the drivers’ championship looks to be a two-horse race between the teammates and the team principal, Andrea Stella, said the British driver was in a strong position to back-up his victory in Austria with a first home GP win. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Norris urges Silverstone fans not to cast Piastri as villain at British GP

McLaren teammates in two-horse race for F1 titleTeam principal backs Norris to triumph at SilverstoneLando Norris has urged fans at Silverstone not to cast his McLaren teammate and world championship rival, Oscar Piastri, as a villain at Sunday’s British Grand Prix. Norris won the Austrian GP in Spielberg after a tense, lights-to-flag fight with Piastri, the pair in almost constant competition over 70 laps. Norris held his nerve with great control and closed to within 15 points of the Australian in the title fightWith McLaren so dominant, the drivers’ championship looks to be a two-horse race between the teammates and the team principal, Andrea Stella, said the British driver was in a strong position to back-up his victory in Austria with a first home GP win. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago George Russell shows true colours with message to Mercedes team just before Austrian GP

George Russell showed his caring side to his Mercedes team ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix as he asked for water to be provided for his mechanics ahead of the race

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39 h. ago Norris backed by McLaren chief for first Silverstone F1 win after victory in Austria

Andrea Stella says driver can win first British Grand Prix‘There’s absolutely no reason why not’Lando Norris is in a strong position to follow his victory at the Austrian Grand Prix with a debut win at the British GP this weekend, according to his McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, who praised his British driver’s character and resilience after a commanding drive at the Red Bull Ring saw off a fierce pursuit by teammate Oscar Piastri.Norris won in Spielberg after a tense, lights-to-flag fight with Piastri, the pair in almost constant competition across the 70 laps. Norris held his nerve with great control and has now closed to within 15 points of the Australian in the title fight which, with McLaren so dominant, looks set to be a two-horse race between the teammates. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago F1 standings: Title latest as Oscar Piastri sees leads over Lando Norris cut after Austrian Grand Prix

Norris breathes new life into his title bid with big win in Austria as Oscar Piastri sees lead cut

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55 h. ago Red Bull lament ‘black day’ at Austrian GP for Max Verstappen’s F1 title hopes

Antonelli ends world champion’s race with first-lap collisionVerstappen now 61 points behind Oscar Piastri’s McLarenThe Red Bull motor sport adviser, Helmut Marko, described Max Verstappen’s elimination from the Austrian Grand Prix as a “black day”, admitting the world champion’s title ambitions were all but over. The remarks were echoed by the team principal, Christian Horner, who conceded the title fight was now a two-horse race.McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri achieved a dominant one-two, but Verstappen played no part in proceedings after he was struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli at turn three on the opening lap, knocking both cars out of the race. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Lewis Hamilton pinpoints weakness despite Ferrari gains as Charles Leclerc makes demand

Ferrari were comfortably the second quickest team at the Austrian Grand Prix behind the runaway McLarens, but Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc know there is more work to do

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57 h. ago Lando Norris still doesn't believe in himself but Oscar Piastri duel in Austria proved why he should

Oscar Piastri pushed Lando Norris hard but the Brit won the Austrian Grand Prix with grit, nous and excellent driving despite suffering issues on board his McLaren

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57 h. ago Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri speak out after 'limit pushed a bit far' in Austrian GP duel

Oscar Piastri admitted he was lucky not to have taken out team-mate Lando Norris in one scary moment during a thrilling McLaren duel for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix

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58 h. ago F1 stewards confirm British GP penalty over Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli crash

Max Verstappen was taken out on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix by Kimi Antonelli and the Mercedes driver will suffer for it next time out at Silverstone

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58 h. ago Max Verstappen speaks his mind as Kimi Antonelli says sorry for Austrian GP crash

Kimi Antonelli slammed into Max Verstappen on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix, ending both their afternoons far earlier than either of them would have liked

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59 h. ago Austrian Grand Prix results: Lando Norris glory after disaster strikes for Max Verstappen

Lando Norris took victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, holding off Oscar Piastri to cut the championship leader's advantage in Red Bull's backyard

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59 h. ago Lando Norris holds off pressure from Oscar Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion Max Verstappen crashes out on first lapLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an immense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However world champion Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the Dutchman was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Having clashed at the last round in Canada, hearts must have been in mouths at McLaren as Norris and Piastri vied to thrilling effect over the opening third of the race, ducking and diving at one another in what was a bravura display that remained nip and tuck all the way to the flag. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Norris holds off Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP after Verstappen crashes out early

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion out on first lap after Antonelli collisionLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an intense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However, Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the world champion was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Austrian GP result: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in scary near miss as F1 rivals duel again

Lando Norris started the Austrian Grand Prix on pole after a dominant qualifying performance but Oscar Piastri swiftly made it clear he would be a huge threat to his F1 title rival

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60 h. ago F1 Austrian GP live: Max Verstappen crashes out of race as Norris battles with Piastri

Follow live F1 updates from the Red Bull Ring after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire at start

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60 h. ago Max Verstappen hits out at 'f***ing idiot' rival after pair crash out of Austrian Grand Prix on the first lap

Max Verstappen was left fuming with Kimi Antonelli after the Mercedes driver collided with his Red Bull on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix, putting them both out of the race.

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60 h. ago F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Norris leads after Verstappen crashes out on first lap – live

Latest updates from Red Bull Ring (2pm BST start)Email Niall with your thoughts hereThe other 19 drivers are still out on the starting line, preparing for a second formation lap in five minutes’ time. All of the key players – McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes – are running a two-stop strategy, with track temperatures pushing close to 50 degrees.Sainz is told his race is over. It can’t be a huge surprise given the circumstances. It seems he had to run most of that lap with his brakes engaged. He is fine, if more than a little frustrated. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Max Verstappen blasts 'f****** idiots' after 'hit like crazy' Austrian GP crash

Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Austrian Grand Prix after a collision with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli on the first lap of the race, with the Red Bull driver losing his cool

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61 h. ago Carlos Sainz car fire causes F1 chaos as Williams endure Austrian GP nightmare

Williams driver Carlos Sainz endured chaos on the formation lap of the Austrian Grand Prix as his FW47's brakes caught fire before the start of the race was delayed

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