Key Facts

• The race took place at the Red Bull Ring, a track known for its fast lap times and mountain views.
• The original track was rebuilt for better safety and renamed several times before returning as the Red Bull Ring in 2014.
• Valtteri Bottas holds the record for fastest qualifying lap there at just over 1 minute, set in 2020.
• The new 2024 F1 cars have less downforce and slightly narrower tires compared to previous years, which has slowed lap times.
• George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix starting from pole position, marking his second win of the season.
• Max Verstappen and Red Bull brought upgrades to their car and were strong during the race.
• High temperatures during the race made cooling, especially brake cooling, a challenge for the teams.
• Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari were expected to compete strongly but did not meet those expectations in Austria.