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Crash.net ponders the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s F1 Austrian Grand Prix.
All eyes will be on Lando Norris at this weekend’s F1 Austrian Grand Prix as he aims to bounce back from his recent misfortune in Canada, where he failed to finish due to an incident with his teammate. Norris has shown impressive pace but struggled with execution, highlighted by a mistake in qualifying that put him at a disadvantage.
Heading into the race, Norris is 22 points behind Oscar Piastri in the title race and needs a strong performance to regain momentum. The Red Bull Ring has been a good track for Norris in the past – he finished on the podium there in 2020 and showed strong pace in 2021.
Max Verstappen, on the other hand, is on the verge of a potential race ban due to penalty points and needs to stay out of trouble in Austria. Ferrari continues to face challenges with inconsistent pace and operational issues, particularly with their rear end grip.
Mercedes will look to repeat their success from Canada, where George Russell secured his first F1 victory and Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden podium finish. As the teams head to Austria, all eyes will be on Norris, Verstappen, and the ongoing battles within the F1 grid.
