33 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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36 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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38 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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39 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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39 h. ago Lando Norris bounces back with Austrian GP triumph to cut Oscar Piastri’s lead in F1 title race

Norris kept his nerve in a thrilling duel with Piastri to claim his third win of the 2025 season

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40 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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40 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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40 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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40 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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40 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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40 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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41 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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41 h. ago Max Verstappen fumes at 'f***ing idiot' Kimi Antonelli after crashing out of Austrian GP

Kimi Antonelli attempted a wild lunge on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix ended with him smashing into Max Verstappen's Red Bull, ending both their races

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41 h. ago F1 Austrian GP live: Max Verstappen crashes out of race after collision with Kimi Antonelli

Follow live F1 updates from the Red Bull Ring as Norris starts on pole with Verstappen down the order

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41 h. ago F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Verstappen crashes out after Sainz’s car catches fire in pit lane – 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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63 h. ago Oscar Piastri shows true colours after being denied chance to fight Lando Norris for pole

A Pierre Gasly spin ruined the laps of the likes of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen late in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix while Lando Norris produced a fine pole lap

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63 h. ago Lando Norris storms to Austrian F1 GP pole as angry Verstappen slumps to seventh

McLaren driver has perfect response to Canada crashVerstappen says Red Bull car ‘completely undriveable’Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix by half a second at the Red Bull Ring, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc into second and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to third.It was the perfect comeback for the British driver after his disappointment at having to retire when he crashed into Piastri at the last round in Canada. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was struggling for grip and finished in seventh. Lewis Hamilton was fourth for Ferrari and George Russell fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes are again considering swoop for Max Verstappen

Verstappen understood to have Red Bull exit options Lando Norris fastest in second practice for AustriaToto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes are once more considering a move to tempt the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, with a place potentially available at Mercedes from next season as current driver George Russell has yet to have his contract renewed for 2026.Russell had revealed on Thursday that Mercedes were interested in Verstappen stating: “It’s only normal that conversations with the likes of Verstappen are ongoing.” Wolff was then faced with a barrage of questions on the subject when the Mercedes team principal addressed the press at the Austrian Grand Prix and ultimately acknowledged that the team were indeed investigating options with Verstappen and suggested that talks were taking place. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Max Verstappen loses key F1 ally at Austrian GP for first time in Red Bull career

Max Verstappen is used to having race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase always in his corner on a Grand Prix weekend, but will have to make do without his long-time ally in Austria

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4 d. ago Max Verstappen fumes and asks 'is this a trap' in Austrian GP press conference

A tense moment in the FIA press conference before the Austrian Grand Prix weekend saw Max Verstappen voice his frustration at one particular line of questioning

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